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[DramaGirl113]

Hi! Seven of my friends and I are going to Walt Disney World the last week of July. We're only going to TWO restaurants during our whole trip (we're teenagers, we don't have the money to eat at a really expensive restaurant every night!! lol), our first day and our last day. Just wanted to know what everyone thought was the best restaurants on property. Thanks! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[PS - I LUV WDW]

DramaGirl113 - are you looking for a sit down restaurant? Character meal? A restaurant in a park? A buffet?

[DramaGirl113]

I'm looking for a really nice sit down meal-- meaning nice surroundings, good food, the whole package. Not a buffet or a character meal-- one of the members in my party is terrified of the characters! Thanks!

[mattjs]

Sounds like you've got a great trip planned. Here're a few great spots to think about:

San Angel Inn. Authentic Mexican in an unbelievably "Disney" setting in the mexican pavillion at Epcot. I'd actually say it's the most Disney of any of the restaurants on property. Prices are reasonable, and the chips and salsa are free [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Boma over at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. It's an African inspired buffet at AKL that gets rave reviews. Again, reasonable price and great all you can eat food in a very fun place. And by buffet, remember it's a "Disney" buffet. Which is really more of fantastic sit down meal in a spectacular setting. You won't be disapointed here. Plus AKL is like a little park to explore in and of itself which is cool.

Beaches & Cream at the Yacht & Beach Club is another great spot for Lunch or Dinner. Really, really, really great burgers, dogs, veggie burgers, milkshakes, and the incomparable, GIANT, Kitchen Sink sundae with like eight scoops of ice cream and every topping under the son. Served in a bowl shaped like a...kitchen sink of course [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] Price is right here too and the atmosphere is fun with an old diner thing going, juke box and all. Easy to walk to through the International Gateway in Epcot.

Whispering Canyon Cafe at Wilderness Lodge. Can do an all you can eat option or order individually from the menu. This ones barbecue (chicken, ribs, etc.) located just off the incredible, jaw dropping Wilderness Lodge lobby. Also easy to get to...boat over from Magic Kingdom.

Be sure to check out the menus page at wdwig too...click here...for links to virtually evry restaurant (both counter service and sit down) in the parks and resorts. Has prices too which is great for planning.

[mattjs]

If you're looking for a couple of top notch, (budget be damned) options, my top three would be:

1. Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge
2. Narcoosees at Grand Floridian
3. Artist Point at Wilderness Lodge

And not necessarily in that order. They're all fantastic restaurants, with great atmosphere and top notch food.

[AKLRULZ]

I think Matt and I are cut out of the same mold - he suggests my all time favorites, but if I had to just pick one, I'd go with Artist Point for ambiance, rustic elegance, food quality, service, and Disney's best dessert creation - AP's Berry Cobbler. [img]graemlins/yuma.gif[/img]

[Bert & Sully]

California Grill, Jiko, or Flying Fish.

[A & J's Dad]

Artist Pointe. Mmmmmm. 13 months to go. I hope I can make it.

Craig

[iloverags2]

Not sure if you're looking for a resort restaurant or a park restaurant.

If you're planning on being in MK, I'd vote for CRT. Beautiful restaurant, and if you time your PS right, you can see the fireworks outside.

Inside Epcot, I'd go for San Angel Inn over at the Mexico pavilion. Great food, wonderful atmosphere.

The only restaurant I've been in and enjoyed at MGM is 50's Prime Time. (Haven't done Brown Derby or Mama Melrose). 50's PT is great fun and great food, but not sure if it's what you are looking for.

AK has only Rainforest for a sit-down. Very nice, but not one I'd choose.

As for the resorts, my favorite is Whispering Canyon Cafe, which might be a little too boisterous. It's a sit-down with awesome food off the menu, but it's loud and crazy! If you want something a bit more intimate, several others here have given you great suggestions!

[CRCrazy]

As teenagers - I'm not sure if you'd want the expense, or the sophistication of Artist's Point, California Grill - etc, but you might - it depends on the person. My oldest would love it - my younger teen thinks that Casey's Corner hot dogs are a gourmet delight.

Some more mainstream, but delicious, choices would be 50's Prime Time Cafe - Mom's down home cooking - including green beans! - well done, and a lot of fun, besides!

A yummy, but slightly pricier, alternative would be Le Cellier, if you don't choose to go with San Angel, also good, in Epcot. Yummy steaks, salads, etc, and bread sticks and soup to die for!

You can't go wrong with most of the restaurants in Disney - they all have some little hook to make them special - check out the descriptions in your passporter, or go to wdwig menu page to check both menu offerings and prices.

[JKB]

Dramagirl--if you are really into drama then do not miss the Primetime 50's cafe in MGM. The food is excellent ( I recomend the fried chicken--but I am from the south). The great thing about this place is the relationship between CM and Guest. Our "uncle" insisted that my wife and daughter go to wash heir hands and then asked the color the soap. When my daughter did not finsh her meal she was asked to stand up and be fed by "uncle". It was great!
JKB

[chezp]

I'd suggest Boma, Le Cellier or California Grill.

Cheryl