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It’s guaranteed to help! Now, we’ve got a TON of details, and we’re just scratching the surface here! But we’ve broken everything down in some basic categories to help you find what you’re looking for! If you’d like to jump to a specific topic, simply click any of the links below: 

• What’s NEW 
• What’s UNDERRATED
• What’s AFFORDABLE
• What’s POPULAR
• What’s SURPRISING US RIGHT NOW
• What’s FAMILIAR
• What’s ENTERTAINING
• What’s SOPHISTICATED
• What’s REFRESHING
• What’s SWEET

What’s NEW

Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Hollywood Studios

Roundup Rodeo BBQ is the newest Table Service restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You can find it over in Toy Story Land (also known as Andy’s backyard)! 

Guests dine among “play sets” of a western town and train station while “rodeo festivities” take place during the meal of All-You-Care-to-Enjoy BBQ fare served family-style!

Platters feature house-smoked meats, classic sides, and miniature “sweet surprises,” and you can see the FULL MENU with food photos here.

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Roundup Rodeo BBQ

Rosa Mexicano at Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel

Rosa Mexicano has opened its first Orlando-area location at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin!

The new restaurant offers “an elevated fiesta dining experience,” which includes signature menu items and award-winning margaritas. Rosa Mexicano also has locations in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Maryland… with more on the way across the United States!

The menu at Rosa Mexicano offers a contemporary interpretation of authentic Mexican cuisine, which includes beloved classics and innovative dishes that pay tribute to Mexico’s richly varied culinary regions. Over 100 varieties of tequila and agave-based spirits are featured. The restaurant’s signature frozen pomegranate margarita (which was named the best in New York City!) is also available.

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Rosa Mexicano

Trail’s End at Fort Wilderness

After a long day on the range, there’s nothing better than coming home to a hearty — and affordable! — meal. Come to think of it, there’s nothing better than starting out a long day with the same!

Previously a Table Service restaurant featuring a full buffet, Trail’s End has been entirely transformed. In July of 2023, Trail’s End debuted its NEW serving style and menu items, featuring a market concept with Quick Service items (including meals to serve the whole family!) along with both hot and chilled Grab-and-Go eats.

You’ll even find hand-scooped ice cream and the famous Strawberry Shortcake made famous at Hoop-Dee-Dee Musical Revue!

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Trail’s End

Shiki Sai: Sushi Izakaya in EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion

A new restaurant is NOW OPEN in EPCOT’s Japan pavilion: Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya is a table-service restaurant presenting, according to Disney, a “festive dining experience in a sharable Izakaya-style.”

The menu features “Japanese delights” such as sushi and teppan items, plus an open sushi bar and grill. Sushi fans can enjoy the Kobore Sushi, Tokyo Negi Roll, and Funamori. Not only that, but you’ll be able to enjoy Japanese Izakaya, a type of casual pub-style restaurant that puts an emphasis on drinks and conversations with friends.

Izakaya menus typically feature small dishes, and that is the case at Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya, too. Karaage Chicken, Salmon Misoyaki, and Tomato Salad with Avocado are among the Izakaya (sharable) plates. At the open sushi bar, you’ll find highlights like the Kobore Sushi, the Tokyo Negi Roll, a Monster Roll, and the Funamori (a sushi boat with a presentation of sashimi and sushi).

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Shiki Sai: Sushi Izakaya

Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs

You’ll find Summer House on the Lake on the West Side of Disney Springs. 

Here, you can look forward to California-inspired bites including everything from pizza and pasta to fresh salads and sandwiches during your next visit to Disney Springs! You can enjoy any of these meals inside the eatery or on one of the spot’s three expansive patios.

And tucked inside Summer House on the Lake, you’ll find The Cookie Bar! The Cookie Bar serves a variety of the restaurant’s oversized cookies, bars, and other sweet treats in popular flavors like Sea Salt Chocolate Chip, Birthday Cake, Oatmeal Scotchie, Apple Oatmeal, and Vegan Snickerdoodle, along with a few rotating seasonal flavors.

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Summer House on the Lake

EET by Maneet Chauhan in Disney Springs

eet — a new restaurant by James Beard Award-winning chef and Food Network star Maneet Chauhan together with hospitality entrepreneur (and Chauhan’s husband) Vivek Deora — is now open in Disney Springs!

Shareables include a bread service, DIY Pani Puri, and Tandoori Chicken Poutine. On the Pizza & Breads menu, you can order an array of different naan options or opt for a Chicken Tikka Naan Pizza. If you’re a do-it-yourself kind of person, then you might enjoy the BYOB (Build-your-own-BOWL) option!

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on EET by Maneet Chauhan

1900 Park Fare at Grand Floridian Resort

It is not “new” per se, but it is definitely an exciting return to the Disney World dining line-up. 1900 Park Fare reopened in April 2024 after a four-year closure with some of our favorite 1900 Park Fare eats and some new characters to meet. Buffet dining with Disney characters is offered for both breakfast and dinner.

Characters at this recently refreshed dining experience include Aladdin (in his Prince Ali look), Cinderella, Mirabel from Encanto, and Tiana in her new outfit for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. They are all present to “celebrate the power of a wish” at Wish Makers Enchanted Dining!

For breakfast and dinner, guests enjoy a buffet meal, including the restaurant’s iconic Strawberry Soup.  New menu offerings pay homage to the new characters and their stories.

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on 1900 Park Fare

Coming Soon

The Cake Bake Shop is ANOTHER new eatery that’ll be opening over in the Boardwalk Inn area in early 2024 — and will serve items for brunch, lunch, and dinner featuring both sweet and savory options (and an afternoon tea service, too)!

Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs ALSO is also gonna show up over at the BoardWalk Inn by 2024, as well! 

Finally, we learned back in September — during Destination D23 — that a new tavern is in the works for Adventureland in Magic Kingdom. This tavern will be a new Pirate-themed area available for guests of all ages to expand on the lore around the classic Disney dark ride, Pirates of the Caribbean.

 

What’s UNDERRATED

Yachtsman Steakhouse at Yacht Club

Yachtsman Steakhouse comes highly recommended by yours truly. I find the steaks here to be some of the best on property, and the service is often excellent.

This craftsman-inspired dining room at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort caters to all tastebuds with a variety of dishes, incredible sides, and amazing, cut-in-house steaks.

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Yachtsman Steakhouse

Steakhouse 71 at Contemporary Resort

Steakhouse 71 is located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The name “71” refers to Walt Disney World’s opening year.

Steakhouse 71 offers casual dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (with varying menus for each meal and a steakhouse focus in the evenings) just steps away from the Magic Kingdom.

If you opt for dessert (which is always a good idea), you may want to try the Steakhouse 71 Chocolate Cake, made with “15 layers of whiskey-infused chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and raspberries—one layer for every floor at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.” The accompanying Steakhouse 71 Lounge also provides a spot to enjoy a few bites and unique cocktail

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Steakhouse 71

Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Tucked into the Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Kidani Village, Sanaa, which means “Work of Art” in Swahili, is a beautiful restaurant serving a fusion of African and Indian cuisine made with authentic cooking methods like slow-roasting and tandoori oven cooking.

Although the food here is not your typical American fare, even picky eaters will find things they’ll enjoy on the menu. While Sanaa is a table service restaurant serving lunch and dinner, the spot offers the Sanaa Kuamsha Breakfast in the mornings — a quick-service experience for which reservations are not required.

The best part: the view from the restaurant is of Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Sunset Savanna — enjoy the ever-changing scenery of some of the most beautiful African plains animals you’ve ever seen.

P.S. Don’t miss Sanaa’s Indian-style Bread Service, served with NINE different dipping accompaniments!

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Sanaa

Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Jiko—The Cooking Place is hands-down one of the most romantic and delicious restaurants on Disney World property. We highly recommend it if you enjoy excellent gourmet food and a lovely and tranquil atmosphere.

Sharing tastes of Africa with a special Jiko flourish, this restaurant doesn’t offer a great view or any characters, but it does offer truly beautiful food — and the Animal Kingdom Lodge savanna is right outside…

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Jiko

Grand Floridian Cafe at Grand Floridian Resort

A relaxing restaurant in a beautiful hotel, Grand Floridian Cafe doesn’t tout characters or upscale cuisine; however, this charming spot does serve tasty, moderately priced options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Hearty brunch fare is served during both breakfast and lunch meal times, with breakfast items available among the selections through 2PM. A Cafe favorite served throughout the day is the Buttermilk-fried Chicken, which is served as a dinner entree with sides and as Chicken and Waffles during breakfast and lunch.

Another perk: this place isn’t very well known, so it is relatively easy to score an Advance Dining Reservation here, or even see if they are accepting walk-ins.

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Grand Floridian Cafe

Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Coronado Springs Resort

This on-the-water restaurant is accessible via three bridges from various areas of the resort. It was constructed on an island in the middle of Lago Dorado, the resort’s 14-acre lake.

Three Bridges Bar & Grill is a casual restaurant serving upscale, Spanish-inspired bar food like queso, braised pork tacos, and other shared plates and burgers. The robust beverage menu features specialty cocktails and sangria which can be ordered by the pitcher.

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Three Bridges Bar and Grill

Geyser Point Bar and Grill at Wilderness Lodge Resort

Geyser Point Bar & Grill — located near the Copper Creek Springs Pool at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge — offers open-air, shaded dining, a fireplace for cool evenings, and waterfront views… all in one rustic, cozy, and altogether lovely setting.

This Table Service lounge offers more than just a place to grab a drink at the bar. It’s worth mentioning that the lounge’s Featured Cocktail list boasts beverages unique to Geyser Point, featuring spirits from Northwest distilleries in keeping with the resort’s theme.

Hearty appetizers (“Small Bites” including Cheese and Charcuterie) and full entrees (“Rustic Fare” including the popular Bison Cheeseburger) are typically available until 10PM daily.

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Geyser Point Bar and Grill

Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom

The Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen is located in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland. This restaurant is based on a classic Disney attraction: the Jungle Cruise!

As the story goes, Alberta Falls (the granddaughter of Dr. Albert Falls) took over the family business: the Jungle Navigation Co., originally a cargo shipping venture. When business took a downturn, it was decided that the company should offer Jungle Cruises to eager passengers. The cruises met with such success that the Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen now hosts passengers for meals before or after their Jungle Cruise!

The Skipper Canteen features three dining rooms, including the Falls Family Parlor, the Crew Mess Hall, and a once-secret meeting room of the Society of Adventurers and Explorers. In these rooms, guests dine on “World Famous Jungle Cuisine” with Asian, South American, and African-influenced dishes. Best of all, the famous, wacky Jungle Cruise Skippers serve up some fun (and, of course, PUNS!) along with globally-inspired cuisine!

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Skipper Canteen

Il Mulino New York Trattoria at the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel

Il Mulino New York Trattoria — located in Walt Disney World’s Swan Hotel — serves traditional dinners from the Abruzzi region of Italy.

A second location for the original Il Mulino New York in Greenwich Village, this restaurant offers rich, authentic flavors amid brick walls, dark wood tones, and rustic lighting.

The Il Mulino Lounge features a wine bar and an outdoor terrace where guests can enjoy their beverage of choice. Small-batch bourbon, cognacs and brandy, signature cocktails, and much more are among the offerings.

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Il Mulino New York Trattoria

What’s AFFORDABLE

Connections Cafe and Eatery in EPCOT

Connections Café and Eatery is a brand new fast-casual Quick Service restaurant (and home to Starbucks coffee) in EPCOT’s World Celebration! The Connections Cafe side serves as the NEW home to Starbucks in the park.

At Connections Eatery (the restaurant side), look for dishes inspired by global flavors, including a selection of sandwiches such as a French Bistro Burger, a Mediterranean Burger, and a Banh Mi Burger. Salads include a Niçoise-style Salad and General Tso Chicken Salad. Craving pizza? You’ll find a Meatball Pizza and even a Curry Spice Pizza, in addition to Pepperoni! Classic Chicken Nuggets and Cheeseburgers are up for grabs on the Kids’ Menu, as well.

Ready for dessert? The spot features Liege Waffles as an option, made with brioche yeast dough stuffed with pearl sugar and finished with sweet toppings. Gelato Shakes are also an option for dessert (or a very filling beverage)!

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Connections Cafe & Eatery

Cookes of Dublin in Disney Springs

Rich in tradition, the Cooke family of Dublin has been serving hearty fresh fish battered in a secret family recipe for generations. Now is your opportunity to try it state-side, with a hearty helping of chips!

Located next to Raglan Road in Disney Springs, Cookes of Dublin offers traditional Irish entrees in a quirky quick service format.

Traditionalists will be interested in the dish that has well-earned its name: the Famous Fish & Chips. Unique twists on the classic burger and savory pies are also on offer. A limited amount of outdoor and indoor seating is available

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Cookes of Dublin

Capt. Cook’s, at Polynesian Village Resort

Capt. Cook’s offers unique island-inspired quick-service meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a casual yet fun environment.

For breakfast, Capt. Cook’s serves a signature dish: Tonga Toast! Polynesian favorites (like an Aloha Pork Sandwich and Pulled Pork Nachos), along with classic quick-service eats like burgers, are served for lunch and dinner.

While you can always pick up a cupcake or pastry here, too, don’t forget that you can grab a Dole Whip for dessert right next door at Pineapple Lanai!

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Capt Cook’s

BoardWalk Deli at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Located on Disney’s nostalgic BoardWalk—a 9,000-square-foot district of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues—the BoardWalk Deli serves fresh hot and cold deli sandwiches, baked breads, and select bakery items.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are offered, and guests enjoy items like house-baked bagels, an “overstuffed warm pastrami Reuben” or a hand-piped cannoli. In Disney’s words, the menu takes us on “a road trip of classic sweet and savory flavors from New York to the Jersey Shore,” and you can check it out here. 

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on BoardWalk Deli

Banana Cabana at Caribbean Beach Resort

Thanks to a refurbishment in 2018, this bar has become a destination in its own right, even beyond providing beach drinks in a lounge setting (though you can still enjoy the pool right next to it as well!).

The menu boasts several signature cocktails and a robust appetizer and sandwich menu. Enjoy your selections while you take in the unique setting, which features cool accents like steel drums on the ceiling! Recently, we had a Pineapple-Coconut Bread Pudding here that reminded us of everything we love about the ‘Ohana Pineapple Bread Pudding, but without needing a reservation!

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Banana Cabana

What’s POPULAR

Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom

Once you enter into the castle’s waiting chamber, you get to meet the beautiful Cinderella to start this Fairytale Dining Character Meal! From here, you walk up the winding stone staircase to the dining which, which is hung with plush tapestries, outfitted in red and purple velvet, and sparkling with light coming through stained-glass castle windows. Yes, you’re REALLY here!

Food tends to be simply adequate, but that’s not really what you’re paying for anyway. You’re paying to eat INSIDE the castle (complete with vaulted stone ceilings, banner flags from the kingdom, and all!), and meet some Disney Princesses while you’re at it. Though characters may vary, Princesses spotted at this restaurant have included Ariel, Aurora, Jasmine, and Snow White. 

It truly is a royal experience, and we’ve got several TIPS for your Cinderella’s Royal Table experience here! We also have tips to landing a reservation this incredibly popular restaurant HERE.

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Cinderella’s Royal Table

Chef Mickey’s at the Contemporary Resort

Chef Mickey’s is one of the most difficult reservations to get on property, and the reason is that at this all-you-care-to-enjoy restaurant, you can meet every single one of The Fab Five character set: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto.

Serving a full Buffet for both breakfast and dinner, this long-standing character restaurant location is a favorite for kids and adults alike.

The food is good (and getting better), the close-to-the-Magic-Kingdom location at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is good for a quick respite from the parks, and the celebration songs and parades are fun for everyone.

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Chef Mickey’s

Space 220 in EPCOT

Space 220 is a futuristic restaurant that takes guests on a dining adventure 220 miles above EPCOT! Guests board the “Stellavator” (elevator) that simulates real-time rocketing into orbit as they travel to the Centauri Space Station hovering above the Earth. Diners will take in daytime and nighttime views of Earth as they’re surrounded by a full panoramic view of space. Take a look INSIDE Space 200 HERE!

A multi-course, prix fixe menu (with two courses for lunch and three for dinner) allows guests to enjoy the cuisine of Executive Chef Marc Kusche through modern, upscale dishes.

Starters include options such as Big Bang Burrata, Space Greens, and Starry Calamari. The Star Course (Entrees) features dishes like Seared Tuna (Lunch), Steak & Frites (Lunch), Space Pad Thai (Lunch and Dinner), Filet Mignon (Dinner), Tomahawk Pork Chop (Dinner), and Slow Rotation Short Rib (Dinner).

Dinner’s third course features Supernova Sweets with choices like Chocolate Cheesecake and Carrot Cake. (Oh, and we’ve ranked every dinner menu item from best to worst for you!)

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Space 220

Via Napoli in EPCOT

Via Napoli offers authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas, pasta, and meat dishes that are sure to satisfy any Italian food friend.

The restaurant’s soaring ceilings, rustic frescoes, and massive wood ovens—named Vesuvio, Etna, and Stromboli after three active volcanoes in Italy—offer a casual and flavorful dining experience for EPCOT guests.

Seriously, the pizza here is fantastic—it’s our favorite in Disney World—and offers great value, to boot.

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Via Napoli

Story Book Dining with Snow White at Artist Point at Wilderness Lodge Resort

Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White is a Character Meal at Disney World’s beautiful Wilderness Lodge!

Guests enjoy a prix-fixe meal and can look forward to Snow White, Dopey, and Grumpy stopping by throughout the dinner. And The Evil Queen is even present for a unique photo opportunity.

Formerly a signature restaurant, Artist Point’s setting and menu have been entirely transformed with a Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs theme for this experience.

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Story Book Dining

What’s SURPRISING US RIGHT NOW

Fairfax Fare in Hollywood Studios

In the ominous shadow of the Tower of Terror sits a bright, open-air quick service restaurant: Fairfax Fare. Enjoy a hearty meal in the style of a California outdoor market while you hear the distant screams of guests on an elevator ride gone awry. Only in Hollywood!

The menu here currently features an assortment of savory Waffle Bowls, including a plant-based option. Do note that seating is open-air, and while it offers plenty of shaded spots, it provides limited protection from inclement weather.

Fairfax Fare is just one of several quick service locations that make up Sunset Ranch Market, so this is a great area to visit when each member of the group wants something a little different to eat.

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Fairfax Fare

ABC Commissary in Hollywood Studios

At the ABC Commissary, grab a quick service bite surrounded by posters featuring favorite shows presented by the ABC network!

Themed as a simple commissary for a production studio, ABC Commissary has a quick service menu featuring a few twists with an international flair. The dining room has a generous air-conditioned seating area indoors to accommodate the large crowds that dine during peak meal times.

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on ABC Commissary

Tony’s Town Square in Magic Kingdom

Pull out your pasta craving for Tony’s Town Square Restaurant! This restaurant represents the Disney animated film, Lady and the Tramp, and you’ll find plenty of references to the movie throughout the place.

Serving Italian food and offering both indoor and porch dining, this is a great spot to watch parades in the Magic Kingdom. The food, in my experience, hasn’t always been stellar, but you can’t beat the views of Main Street, U.S.A.!

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Tony’s Town Square

What’s FAMILIAR

Olivia’s Cafe at Old Key West Resort

Olivia’s Cafe — a beachy, breezy, casual restaurant in Disney’s Old Key West Resort — offers yummy dishes and a family atmosphere that anyone’s bound to love.

This Table Service restaurant serves classic American fare and items inspired by the Florida Keys, including Shrimp Fritters, the Duval Street Burger, and a Key Lime Tart for dessert during lunch and dinner. This spot also serves a great breakfast, featuring Banana Bread and French Toast among the offerings.

And here’s some great news: Olivia’s Brunch is a DAILY offering, making it one of the only spots in Disney World that offers Brunch every day!

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Olivia’s Cafe

Garden Grill in EPCOT

Located in The Land pavilion in EPCOT, Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Harvest Feast at Garden Grill Restaurant is hosted by the friendliest chipmunks around… and they’re joined by none other than Mickey Mouse and Pluto! These four characters provide ample entertainment at this family-style restaurant.

The food is served tableside in skillets here, and it’s an all-you-can-eat feast with your family for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Since the earliest days of EPCOT Center, this restaurant has had many different styles, but has always been Disney World’s only rotating restaurant! Throughout your meal, you’ll see several of the different scenes from the Living with the Land ride below.

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Garden Grill

Regal Eagle Smokehouse in EPCOT

It’s all in the name of Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue at The American Adventure pavilion in EPCOT!

 

This fast-casual restaurant celebrates the regions of American BBQ and serves craft brews on tap. Guests are encouraged to try any of the four house-recipe sauces while they enjoy their Memphis Dry-Rub Pork Ribs, Sliced Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich, or Kansas City Half-Smoked Chicken—to name just a few entrees on the menu. Classic sides like Baked Beans with Burnt Ends and dessert options are available to complete the meal.

An abundance of seating is available indoors and out, with the outdoor seating area boasting a large smoker AND even more sips available at an outdoor walk-up bar. (The outdoor bar even offers a few selections and cocktails that you won’t find inside.)

And who, you may be wondering, is the Regal Eagle? Why, it’s Sam Eagle of THE MUPPETS fame! You’ll find nods to Sam and the whole gang around the eatery

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Regal Eagle Smokehouse

Homecomin’ in Disney Springs

Celebrity Chef Art Smith (known as a BBQ Pitmaster Judge, author of Art Smith’s Healthy Comfort and other cookbooks, founder of Art and Soul in Washington, D.C. and Table Fifty-Two in Chicago, and former Chef to Oprah Winfrey) celebrates Southern and Floridian cuisine and “farm-to-fork” food at his Disney Springs restaurant.

The name Homecomin’ refers to Chef Smith’s roots as a Florida native. (Fun fact: Chef Smith participated in the Disney World College Program as a culinary intern, and is a Florida State University alum!)

Enjoy open-air patio seating at the connected Shine Bar and Social! And the Rise ‘n Shine Brunch is served inside the restaurant on Saturdays and Sundays.

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Homecomin’

Chicken Guy! in Disney Springs

Chicken Guy! — headed by Guy Fieri and restauranteur Robert Earl — has its Flagship location in Disney Springs.

The menu puts the spotlight on fresh, all-natural Chicken Tenders paired with a variety of sauces. The tenders are “hand-pounded to maximize crunch,” brined in lemon juice, pickle brine, and buttermilk, and infused with herbs. Sandwiches, salad bowls, mac-and-cheese, frozen treats, and more are also on offer.

The location is tucked right next to Planet Hollywood, where Guy Fieri created the burger and sandwich menu.

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Chicken Guy!

What’s ENTERTAINING

Biergarten in EPCOT

If you’re ready for an exciting, fun-filled meal, visit Biergarten in EPCOT’s Germany!

The Biergarten is a theater-style restaurant with long, family-style tables. Up on stage, German performers showcase authentic Oktoberfest numbers throughout the day—lederhosen and all!

The full buffet features your favorite German dishes, including bratwurst, spaetzle, potato salad, and more. Don’t forget to wash it down with your favorite German beer! Prost!

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Biergarten

Raglan Road in Disney Springs

Welcome to Raglan Road… an authentic Irish pub right in the heart of Disney Springs! Classic Irish dishes are presented with a contemporary twist, and you’ll enjoy your terrific food and lively craic in a spot that often features live Irish music and dancing!

The Rollicking Raglan Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays. No matter what time of day you plan to dine, Advance Dining Reservations are highly recommended for this popular spot which is beloved by many Walt Disney World guests.

P.S. When we say that this pub is authentic, we mean it. The bars and furniture in the pub were actually built in Ireland!

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Raglan Road

Whispering Canyon at Wilderness Lodge Resort

Whispering Canyon Cafe at the Wilderness Lodge is one of Disney World’s “funnest” restaurants 😉!

With a crew of wayward servers who make up their minds to make you laugh and all-you-can-eat down-home grub served skillet-style (guests may also choose from a la carte selections), this restaurant is a great one to book for a casual good time—especially if you’re with a group!

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Whispering Canyon

Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue at Fort Wilderness Cabins & Campgrounds

Giddy up, partner, and get ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time! The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue dinner show made its debut on June 30, 1974, and has been delivering wonderful vacation memories to Walt Disney World guests ever since.

Disney’s Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is an extravaganza of food and entertainment that the whole family will love. Seriously, it’s hard not to have a good time here.

Located in Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, the setting is a huge barn complete with stage and musical numbers, and there are (literally!) buckets of food for the table to share, serving up an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal of fried chicken (find the recipe here!), ribs, mashed potatoes, and MUCH more. Round up the little ‘uns and get ready for a show!

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue

What’s SOPHISTICATED

Topolino’s Terrace at Riviera Resort

Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera is located atop Disney’s Riviera Resort!

This rooftop restaurant features signature dining for dinner, fireworks views in the evening, and a prix fixe Character Breakfast — Breakfast à la Art with Mickey & Friends! Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy start the day with you in art-inspired costumes unique to Topolino’s!

Topolino’s Terrace is inspired by “cliffside restaurants of the Riviera,” and the cuisine features regional favorites. The name Topolino means Mickey Mouse in Italian, so this elegant dining experience still has a Disney flair!

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Topolino’s Terrace

Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs

Morimoto Asia is located at The Landing in Disney Springs. This is Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s first Pan-Asian restaurant focusing on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cuisines.

The waterfront restaurant showcases selections from across the entire continent of Asia. The two-story venue features show kitchens where chefs exhibit traditions like Peking Duck Carving. Dim Sum also features on the menu. Guests can enjoy waterside seating or grab a drink in the cocktail lounge.

In 2022, Morimoto Asia was recognized by the Michelin Guide. And you can check out our EXCLUSIVE interview with Chef Morimoto by clicking here!

Click HERE for Our Latest Review on Morimoto Asia

Hollywood Brown Derby in Hollywood Studios

One of the most delicious and historic dining experiences at Walt Disney World, The Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney’s Hollywood Studios meets all expectations.

While it’s only a replica of the famous Hollywood landmark restaurant, the food and service, I have to believe, are just as good at this Signature Restaurant.

Highly recommended. Make your reservations as soon as you can! (And note that the connected Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge is located outside and welcomes walk-up guests.)

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Takumi Tei in EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion

Takumi-Tei brought fine signature dining to EPCOT’s Japan pavilion when it opened in 2019.

Takumi-Tei — which means “house of the artisan” — is inspired by Japan’s natural beauty. Guests are seated in one of five rooms inspired by a natural element: water, wood, earth, stone or washi paper.

Takumi-Tei currently features a prix-fixe menu consisting of two omakase* multi-course meal options: an omnivorous meal for $250 per person (including the diner’s choice of Japanese A5 wagyu steak, Roasted duck, or Grilled Chilean seabass), and a plant-based meal for $150 per person. Wine pairing is also an option with the omasake meals. (*Omasake dining is a style where you “leave it up to the chef” and let them curate your meal!)

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California Grill at the Contemporary Resort

The California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is truly a masterpiece of fine dining, and has been recognized by the Michelin Guide.

It’s been a top-notch location since the early days of Disney World (albeit under two different names, as it was originally known as The Top of the World), and continues to rake in awards and honors for its innovative chefs, market-inspired menus, and incredible quality.

California Grill is serving a 3-course selection menu featuring “contemporary, market-inspired cuisine.” The meal costs $89 per adult (ages 10 and up) and $39 per child (ages 3-9), plus tax and gratuity.

It’s especially nice to try to book an Advance Dining Reservation so you’ll be there during Magic Kingdom’s nighttime spectacular, Happily Ever After. Seeing the fireworks show from your perch atop the Contemporary Resort is really something.

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Victoria and Albert’s (AKA: the most hoity-toity restaurant of them ALL) in Grand Floridian Resort

With its AAA five-diamond rating, Victoria & Albert’s is one of the three most critically acclaimed restaurants in Florida. (It has also been recognized by the Michelin Guide.) During your meal, you will be served by two dedicated servers and treated to personalized menus.

There are three dining options and tailored menus available. The main Dining Room is available for only two seatings per evening and features the Chef’s Tasting Menu, which allows guests to choose anywhere between eight and twelve courses. The Queen Victoria Room is a slightly more secluded option here. It only accommodates up to eight guests at a time spread out over four tables of two, and guests also enjoy a version of the Chef’s Degustation Menu.

Finally is the Victoria and Albert’s Chef’s Table, an ultra-exclusive 3-hour dining experience where your party is seated in the kitchen. The chefs that the guests interact with at the Chef’s Table craft their very own degustation menu that features all of their fresh and rare ingredients, depending on the party’s tastes.  There is one seating per night for parties of up to 6 guests (with a minimum of 4), and bookings need to be made as close to 60 days ahead as possible. Wine pairings can be added to the meal for an extra cost. You can find our most recent review of this experience here.

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What’s REFRESHING

Wine Bar George in Disney Springs

Wine Bar George is the only Master Sommelier-owned wine bar in the state of Florida. The “George” in Wine Bar George is Master Sommelier George Miliotes. Miliotes was previously best known in the Disney culinary scene as a member of the opening team of the Contemporary Resort’s signature restaurant, California Grill.

The inviting 210-seat wine bar offers more than 130 choices by ounce, bottle, and glass. A menu of small plates and shareable entrees—created in partnership with Executive Chef Ron Rupert—complements the wine selection with terrific food. On Saturdays and Sundays, guests can enjoy the Wine Country Brunch.

Wine Bar George never fails to impress, and provides a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere to wine novices and connoisseurs alike. In fact, The World of Fine Wine announced its awards for the World’s Best Regional Wine Lists for 2022, and Wine Bar George won TWO awards in two categories: Best Wine Bar List In North America 2022 and Best By-The-Glass Wine List with Coravin in North America 2022.

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Nomad Lounge in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Hand-crafted cocktails, as well as non-alcoholic specialty drinks and small plates, are on offer. African, Asian, and South American wines and beers are served, and these regions also feature in the flavors of the specialty cocktails.

The experience of travel is celebrated at Nomad Lounge, so bring your sense of adventure! That said, the spot itself is so relaxing and welcoming, whether you choose to sit inside or on the outdoor covered patio offering views of Discovery River, you may want to abandon the desire to travel so you can sit and stay awhile in this truly lovely lounge.

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Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs

So, who is Jock Lindsey? He’s an oft-trusted pilot for Indiana Jones from the popular film franchise, and he found his waterfront hangout while searching for the Fountain of Youth with Indiana himself. Tales of the travels of Jock and Indiana are told through the decor of this uniquely themed lounge.

Cocktails and tapas are the focus of the menu, with themed drinks like Reggie’s Revenge among the specialty beverages. Air Pirates Everything Pretzels, served with house-made mustard and beer cheese fondue, and Snakebite Sliders (“Why did it have to be snakes?”) are just two of several small plates available for noshing.

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Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Polynesian Village Resort

Trader Sam — the famous Head Salesman of Jungle Cruise fame — has collected artifacts from all over the globe in his travels and has brought them to his “happy hideaway” in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort!

Disney details abound all over Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, a 51-seat bar that also features interactive elements from special effects throughout the room and zany antics from the bartenders in response to the ordering of certain libations (many of which are served in highly collectible souvenir tiki glasses)!

While seating is limited, Trader Sam’s offers food as well as an extensive cocktail menu based on Trader Sam’s passion for mixology which developed as an offshoot of his professional interest in head-shrinking potions. The same menu is featured outside at Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace.

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Dahlia Lounge at Gran Destino Tower, over in Coronado Springs

This rooftop lounge is located next to the Tower’s Toledo — Tapas, Steak, & Seafood restaurant and offers lovely views across Walt Disney World.

Tapas and specialty cocktails crafted by mixologists are available, and Spanish cavas receive the spotlight on the wine list.

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What’s SWEET

Sebastian’s Bistro at Caribbean Beach Resort or Ohana at the Polynesian 

We’ve already told you all about Sebastian’s Bistro, it’s a great hidden gem that usually has dining reservations available. And ‘Ohana at the Polynesian has its own following for the fun tiki atmosphere and delicious island-inspired food.

We recommend both of these spots specifically for the Bread Pudding. Sebastian’s serves Coconut-Pineapple Bread Pudding with a luxurious caramel sauce.

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Scat Cat’s Club at Port Orleans French Quarter

Scat Cat’s Club Lounge at Port Orleans Resort—French Quarter serves drinks, live jazz, and more!

On select evenings (typically Fridays through Sundays), guests can listen to live musicians while sipping on specialty cocktails. A small menu of terrific New Orleans-inspired pub grub is also up for grabs, but we come here for the beignets.

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Beaches and Cream at Beach Club Resort

Ah, Beaches & Cream Soda Shop… THIS is the place to go for classic diner eats and GIGANTIC ice cream sundaes in Walt Disney World!

Make a plan to stop here for the famous Kitchen Sink: an eight-scoop ice cream sundae (made for sharing with the whole group) served up with EVERY TOPPING in the house!

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