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Cape may care would be my pick out if those choices, however you could always try Flying Fish for seafood, we did love Tutto when we ate there, Grand Floridian Cafe gets rave reviews (I am actually doing my birthday dinner there this year), & although I never tried it myself for dinner I hear Kona Cafe at the Poly is very good too. So many choices to pick from. We are doing a more relaxed trip this year as well no dining plan and just a few fav ADR. Happy planning !!
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Kona Cafe is a great choice. It gets overlooked pretty often (althought that seems to be changing), but it's great. The bread and butter alone are worth going for (huge sweet loaf with macadamia nut butter). The steak I used to get is no longer offered (ginger crusted ribeye), but I've heard great things about the teriyaki NY strip.
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We didn't like Prime Time at all. As a few others have mentioned, our service was poor and so was the food. It's the only restaurant at WDW we'd never go to again. But we eat at BierGarten and Teppan Edo every trip.... they're favorites of ours. Olivia's sounds yummy, but we've never tried it. Might have to look into that one come spring break.
My family loves 50's Prime Time. Not so much Cape May - even for a buffet, it seemed lacking. We haven't been to Olivia's in years, but did love it when we went.
Given those choices, I'd go with 50's PT and then Olivia's.
Out of those three, I would go with 50's Prime Time Café.
I am not a seafood fan and prefer Cape May's character breakfast. Last time I ate at Olivia's (and had the prime rib that is always raved about) it really wasn't all that good, IMO. :
I enjoy all three of those restaurants. I would pick Cape May Cafe--- I really love the seafood buffet. You can't go wrong with either of those those. We've eaten at Olivia's several times, and always loved it, and the same can be said for Prime Time.
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
It's funny how experiences can vary so much from person to person! I would think they would want to be a little more consistent with their service and food! It's funny how Biergarten has gotten more votes, and it wasn't even on the list... but it's quickly moving up!
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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!
Was it the food? Service? What was disappointing about Cape May? We LOVE seafood, but can't do a 2 credit TS meal, nor do we want to pay for another OOP.
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50's Prime Time would be my pick. The food is good and the atmosphere/staff are fun.
I found out that this is one of my niece's favorite places, and my dad liked it too! It's kind of moving down our list though, but not totally off just yet.
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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!
Another vote for Biergarten! Wasn't even one of the original 3 I asked about, but it's quickly moved to the top of my hubby's list!
Cape may care would be my pick out if those choices, however you could always try Flying Fish for seafood, we did love Tutto when we ate there, Grand Floridian Cafe gets rave reviews (I am actually doing my birthday dinner there this year), & although I never tried it myself for dinner I hear Kona Cafe at the Poly is very good too. So many choices to pick from. We are doing a more relaxed trip this year as well no dining plan and just a few fav ADR. Happy planning !!
Thanks for all of the great choices! We are doing relaxed also, but really wanted to try the DDP to have the meals pretty much taken care of BEFORE we left... less worries about budget.
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All 3 are good choices, but I'd go with 50's Prime Time Cafe
It is still hanging on, but I'm afraid moving down the list. It sounds like a fun place, but we are thinking of trying some different foods (pot roast & meatloaf I make at home)... but we shall see! We still have time to decide!
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Kona Cafe is a great choice. It gets overlooked pretty often (althought that seems to be changing), but it's great. The bread and butter alone are worth going for (huge sweet loaf with macadamia nut butter). The steak I used to get is no longer offered (ginger crusted ribeye), but I've heard great things about the teriyaki NY strip.
I have not looked at this Menu... will have to check it out! Thanks for the tip!
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We didn't like Prime Time at all. As a few others have mentioned, our service was poor and so was the food. It's the only restaurant at WDW we'd never go to again. But we eat at BierGarten and Teppan Edo every trip.... they're favorites of ours. Olivia's sounds yummy, but we've never tried it. Might have to look into that one come spring break.
I haven't looked at Teppan Edo's menu either... will have to check that one our too! Bierarten is quickly moving into the winning spot though!
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My family loves 50's Prime Time. Not so much Cape May - even for a buffet, it seemed lacking. We haven't been to Olivia's in years, but did love it when we went.
Given those choices, I'd go with 50's PT and then Olivia's.
Thanks for your input... funny how some have good experiences and some, not so much, at the same place!
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Cape May Café all the way!!!!!!! That is one of the best restaurants on property and a must do every trip
Hmm... I think you like it there! Still keeping it in mind because of the seafood buffet!
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Out of those three, I would go with 50's Prime Time Café.
I am not a seafood fan and prefer Cape May's character breakfast. Last time I ate at Olivia's (and had the prime rib that is always raved about) it really wasn't all that good, IMO. :
We like seafood, so it's a plus for us that it's a buffet. We considered the breakfast, but decided that we didn't want to do too many big breakfasts before heading off into the parks... although, we do like our breakfast foods... give me breakfast for lunch or dinner and I am a happy camper!
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I enjoy all three of those restaurants. I would pick Cape May Cafe--- I really love the seafood buffet. You can't go wrong with either of those those. We've eaten at Olivia's several times, and always loved it, and the same can be said for Prime Time.
Thanks for your input! The seafood is what caught our attend. Oh decisions, decisions....
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I forgot to mention....when we eat at Teppan Edo, we do the hibachi dining, not regular. The food and chef are so good. And hey, at BierGarten, you've got a wonderful German buffet with a few American goodies too, and you can polka while you're there, and enjoy the entertainment while you dine. My guys would mutiny if we didn't hit those each trip.
Someone else mentioned Teppon Edo as well.... I plan to check out the menu!
Teppan Edo is my FAVORITE eatery on WDW property. You know that you are getting good, fresh, hot food because they are cooking it right in front of you (unlike some places where you wonder if they brought out something made earlier and reheated ) . . . and it's fun to watch too!
We just went to Cape May this summer and my family is asking to go back already. That said my oldest is a fiend for crab so she was a very happy girl and I am a New England transplant to central TX so I love to get my hands on any seafood when I'm out of town. We had some laughs at the Prime Time Café but the food didn't stand out as much as other places. The Biergarten is great fun too if you have a party who is willing to chicken dance
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It's funny how Biergarten has gotten more votes, and it wasn't even on the list... but it's quickly moving up! 
It sounds like a fun place, but we are thinking of trying some different foods (pot roast & meatloaf I make at home)... but we shall see! We still have time to decide! 
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