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Ok, DH has agreed that we don't "need" to see Fantasmic AGAIN, this trip. Whew. As much as I love the show, I was dreading this day on our upcoming trip because 1. I will be exhausted b/c it is our first full day in the parks, and I will be coming off of working night shift & trying to stay up all day.... and usually I don't last that late...., and 2. We just don't like the choices for the Fantasmic Dinner Package, and honestly don't want to WAIT longer for the show if we didn't do the package.
So, now I am excited that we will be able to head to a RESORT for dinner after a short day at DHS (with an early lunch at 50's PTC). I have narrowed my list to choose from down to the following:
Cape May Cafe
Captain's Grille
1900 PF
Big River Grille
The Wave
GF Cafe
Kona Cafe (not really sure about the entree choices for DH but I'm LOVIN the sound of Banana-Chocolate Crème Brûlée)
**I am leaning AGAINST Cape May Cafe & 1900 PF mostly because we have already eaten there before, and I'd REALLY like to try something new!! And, I for some reason remember being very COLD at Cape May Cafe.... and not sure I want to do a character meal, since it is just DH & I, and I would like to just have a nice dinner somewhere.
So,... where would you choose?
Thanks for any & all input!!!
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Last edited by pixeedusty; 03-25-2014 at 04:37 AM..
Personally I love the Wave! The two dinners we had there were amazing and the local wine flight and beer flight were incredible. I'm hoping to add an ADR there if we can add a night!
I would choose Big River Grille. It is one of our favorite places. The meatloaf is the best at WDW (IMO) and the bbq sandwich is amazing. We've never been disappointed with anything we've gotten here. Also, if you like craft beer, they have some really great selections made on property.
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I liked Captain's Grille when we had dinner there on a recent trip. Good service and tasty food. And the atmosphere was fairly calm (which I find a rarity in dining at WDW).
Kona Cafe is also a choice I like.
I would definitely try something new. I vote on Big River Grille or The Wave. Both have great food.
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Are you planning on going right from DHS to dinner or back to your resort before your meal?
If you are going right from DHS, I would pick Big River Grille or Captain's Grille to stay in the area (or one of the signatures over there, YUM)
Otherwise I love Kona Cafe and the Grand Floridian Cafe
I am pretty sure we will just be heading to the resort directly from DHS. I am also leaning toward Captain's Grille because of that, and DH chose 2 of the menus he liked the best - Captain's Grille & Grand Floridian Cafe. He said he will look at those 2 again to decide unless I have a preference (but I did forget to print out Kona Cafe so when I get home in the morning that will be a 3rd option).
I would go with Kona Café. However I'm glad to see some votes for Big River Grille, since in the past it has gotten some pretty negative reviews. We've never been there but since we are staying at YC for part of our trip this August maybe we will give it a try . . .
Cape May Cafe - Good food for Dinner, but I skipped this one since you are looking to pass
Captain's Grille - Just dined here for lunch back in February and it was very good. Had the Lobster Roll , which was really good. The dinner menu is a bit more expensive, but still reasonable.
1900 PF - Have never had dinner here, only breakfast which is quite nice.
Big River Grille - Only had lunch here, which was good. Often times they are quite busy at dinner time and the host or hostess will try to seat your party outside on the Boardwalk (which is nice if it isn't too hot).
The Wave - skip
GF Cafe - Good, Good , Good. I would pick this one
Kona Cafe - Had lunch here back in January and it was soooo good. Had the pulled pork tacos and they were amazing!
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ok so DH handed back the 3 menus (Captain's Grille, Kona Cafe & GF Cafe) and said I can pick! (he will probably just tell them to make his steak PLAIN if that's possible)....
I'm leaning toward Kona Cafe (MOSTLY b/c I definitely want creme brulee during our trip & they have a banana/chocolate one there I really want to try).
I have actually eaten there before, but only for breakfast.
Just have to try to figure out the transportation issues, and I think that is what I will book.
Thanks everyone for all your input!!
ETA: ugh, I should NOT read dining reviews. Apparently they have recently changed the menu at Kona Cafe (???) and people are not giving good reviews....so still deciding.... has anyone eaten here REALLY recently?
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Last edited by pixeedusty; 03-27-2014 at 01:40 AM..
I'm a huge fan of eating at places that are easy to get to. I don't like wasting time on transportation, so I would go with something that I could get to from the boat at DHS. I'd probably chose BRG since it's close, you don't need a ressie, and it's on the Boardwalk, which is a great place to be in the evenings!
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