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If you had to pick one Table Service (TS) restaurant out of these...
*** OK, can someone please fix my typo in my title (again).... should say "one" not "on"! Thanks!!
OK, so, hubby and I have decided that we are going to pay OOP for one of our meals and do the "Dine with an animal expert" lunch at Sanaa. Doing this opens up another TS credit we need to fill (if only all of our problems were this good!)
So, these are 3 choices we are considering...
Cape May Café (the seafood dinner buffet)
Olivia's Cafe
50's Prime Time Café
Which of these would YOU pick? Why do you like it? Or if you don't, why didn't you like it? Or do you have another favorite not already on our list? We are trying to stay away from ADR meals that are all hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, fried foods like fries, etc. And we are trying to go to different places/parks/resorts... for better dining experiences. Thanks for your input!
FYI, Our other ADRs will include...
California Grill - Dinner
1900 Park Fare - Dinner
'Ohana - Dinner
Coral Reef - Lunch or Dinner (haven't decided)
Big River Grille & Brew Works - Dinner
Sanaa - Lunch w/Animal Expert
Mama Melrose - Fantasmic Dinner Package
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Of the choices that you listed I only have only eaten at 50's Prime Time--fun family food (meatloaf & fried chicken). They serve good comfort food.
We really enjoy Mama Melrose at DHS--like the food, love the sangria! Also thought the meal at Kouzzina was tasty--food and service was good.
I'm sure someone will come along that can answer your questions about Olivia's and Cape May (have read great thing about Cape May).
What area do you want to dine in? That'll help to narrow down other restaurant choices.
What area do you want to dine in? That'll help to narrow down other restaurant choices.
We are totally open to location! This is a relaxing trip that we will be doing what we want when we want. Enjoy spending time as a couple celebrating our anniversary. If we miss something... oh well, we'll catch it next time... that is the basic attitude we are going into this trip with.
We enjoyed the wave at the contemporary and tutto italia in Epcot. I have been to any of your choice except for 50s, but I don't really remember it, it was a long time ago
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I haven't tried Olivia's yet, but recently looked at the menu and thought it looked good. I did not like Cape May dinner at all. 50s Prime Time can be a fun meal and quite different from your other choices, so maybe it?
But you only have one meal in Epcot, I'd look closer to choices there. Teppan Edo or Beirgarten maybe?
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...I've never had anything but good food and good times when we've dined there. I also like the theming ...a lot. It really makes you feel as if you've stepped into the 50's ...at least the 50's that we've all seen portrayed on TV.
...our very best dinner there ..was one that was later in the evening ...maybe 45 minutes before the park closed. The restaurant wasn't crowded ...the server gave us his undivided attention ...actually sat down with us a few times ....and was a barrel of fun.
....they also make a fabulous Bloody Mary ....which I order while waiting to be seated.
We enjoyed the wave at the contemporary and tutto italia in Epcot. I have been to any of your choice except for 50s, but I don't really remember it, it was a long time ago
We looked at the Wave... the menu did look good, but we are doing California Grill at the Contemporary already, but it's not totally out of the question. And Tutta Italia is Italian (ok I know that's obvious ) and with doing Mama Melrose, we were looking at something a little different.
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I haven't tried Olivia's yet, but recently looked at the menu and thought it looked good. I did not like Cape May dinner at all. 50s Prime Time can be a fun meal and quite different from your other choices, so maybe it?
But you only have one meal in Epcot, I'd look closer to choices there. Teppan Edo or Beirgarten maybe?
Oh you got hubby's attention with Beirgarten! LOL We actually had that on our original list for ADRs and forgot about it!
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We love Olivia's. It's a must do each trip to get the Prime Rib..............soooooo good.
I am not a big Prime Rib fan, but hubby totally is! And the whole menu looked good! Oh, decisions, decisions!
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....I'd go with '50's Prime Time" .
...I've never had anything but good food and good times when we've dined there. I also like the theming ...a lot. It really makes you feel as if you've stepped into the 50's ...at least the 50's that we've all seen portrayed on TV.
...our very best dinner there ..was one that was later in the evening ...maybe 45 minutes before the park closed. The restaurant wasn't crowded ...the server gave us his undivided attention ...actually sat down with us a few times ....and was a barrel of fun.
....they also make a fabulous Bloody Mary ....which I order while waiting to be seated.
Hmm... making a great case for 50's Prime Time Café!! Taking it all into consideration!
Thank you all for your input... keep it coming! We have until early November to make up our minds!
Oh you got hubby's attention with Beirgarten! LOL We actually had that on our original list for ADRs and forgot about it!
I'd also suggest Biergarten! It's one of our favorites (probably DH's #1 favorite). Out of your original 3 choices, the only one I've been to is 50's PTC, and it's the only restaurant I've been to at WDW that I am in no hurry to get back to. We had poor (almost non-existent) service and the food left a lot to be desired as well. The meatloaf might as well come from a school cafeteria and the veggies were mushy and tasteless. I LOVE meatloaf, so I was really looking forward to this restaurant and it was a total letdown for us. I know others have had great experiences here, so I hope we were just there on a really, really off day, but with so many other places to eat that I know are wonderful, I just can't bring myself to be interested in going back to 50s.
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I enjoyed my meal at Olivia's, but I'm sad to say I didn't find it to be a very good value for the money spent. :
The crabcakes I so enjoyed on my first stay there are noticeably smaller and the portions are just not worth the cost. My vote for the other two would be 50's Prime Time where you can enjoy the pot roast.
I'd also suggest Biergarten! It's one of our favorites (probably DH's #1 favorite). Out of your original 3 choices, the only one I've been to is 50's PTC, and it's the only restaurant I've been to at WDW that I am in no hurry to get back to. We had poor (almost non-existent) service and the food left a lot to be desired as well. The meatloaf might as well come from a school cafeteria and the veggies were mushy and tasteless. I LOVE meatloaf, so I was really looking forward to this restaurant and it was a total letdown for us. I know others have had great experiences here, so I hope we were just there on a really, really off day, but with so many other places to eat that I know are wonderful, I just can't bring myself to be interested in going back to 50s.
Hmm... another vote for Biergarten! I looked at the menu again, and it DOES look good! I think this will have to go back on the list for sure!
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I enjoyed my meal at Olivia's, but I'm sad to say I didn't find it to be a very good value for the money spent. :
The crabcakes I so enjoyed on my first stay there are noticeably smaller and the portions are just not worth the cost. My vote for the other two would be 50's Prime Time where you can enjoy the pot roast.
PS- Fixed your title, Robin!
Thank you for fixing my title! We will be using a TS for this meal, so it won't be an OOP expense. However, I am hearing what you are saying. Smaller portions = hungry hubby... we don't want that!
I am in the minority but I can not stand 50s Prime Time - I've gone several times over the last few years (always giving it another shot because it's so unique!) but it's been TERRIBLE the last few times. Bad service, long waits, bad food. I would not go back.
The Biergarten is quite delicious and entertaining though! And I've heard good things about the Cape May Clam Bake
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I've been to 50's Prime Time for lunch & enjoyed it. We did not enjoy Cape May Cafe Clambake. The breakfast wasn't bad, but dinner was very disappointing. Not a place I'd rush back to... Good Luck deciding!
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We've eaten breakfast at Cape May, but not dinner, so I can't help you with that. Of the other 2, I'd go with 50's Prime Time. Food was good, service was fun. Olivia's was good, but not impressive, and it took soooo long to get there with Disney transportation. Of course, I didn't get the prime rib that night; maybe that would change my vote! However, with the other suggestions, Biergarten is a good choice too!
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I know others have had great experiences here, so I hope we were just there on a really, really off day, but with so many other places to eat that I know are wonderful, I just can't bring myself to be interested in going back to 50s.
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We will be using a TS for this meal, so it won't be an OOP expense. However, I am hearing what you are saying. 
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