There are SO many incredible restaurants throughout Disney World — but if you ask us, some of the BEST are hiding at the hotels.

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Sure, you’ve heard about ‘Ohana and Sanaa, Chef Mickey’s, and California Grill, but, what about those restaurants that aren’t often mentioned as the best? Does it mean they’re not worth checking out? Quite the opposite, actually, and that’s why we’re here to tell you about the BEST hidden hotel restaurant in Disney World.

Over near Disney Springs, you’ll find Disney’s Old Key West Resort — the very first Disney Vacation Club property. It’s a severely underrated resort that’s themed around the Florida Keys, with tropical vibes and atmosphere to match. But, it’s also home to a severely underrated restaurant that we don’t think enough people talk about: Olivia’s Cafe!

Olivia’s Cafe

This Table Service restaurant serves up classic American fare and items inspired by the Florida Keys like Conch Fritters, Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos, and a Key Lime Pie for dessert during lunch and dinner. You can also find a delicious breakfast here, too, featuring Banana Bread French Toast among the offerings. This beachy, breezy, casual restaurant at Disney’s Old Key West Resort offers yummy dishes and a family atmosphere that anyone’s bound to love.

Olivia’s Cafe Brunch Spread

Olivia’s is also famous for their Savory Hushpuppies served with honey butter and their Southernmost Fried Chicken — which is served with a choice of eggs, Olivia’s Breakfast Potatoes, and a biscuit or mashed potatoes, southern gravy, a biscuit, and seasonal vegetables — depending on whether you’re joining for brunch or dinner!

Southernmost Buttermilk Chicken

Oh, and did we mention that Olivia’s is one of the few Disney World restaurants that not only serves brunch — but serves it every single day?! That’s right — when you can find a true “brunch” around Disney World, it’s often only available on the weekends. But, no matter what day you visit Olivia’s, you can get brunch as long as you book a reservation before 11AM — that’s when lunch/dinner kick in.

Olivia’s Cafe

This restaurant really does feel like you’ve been transported to the Keys — the atmosphere is warm and bright, beachy and cozy, and there’s a real family vibe to the place. This is clearly evidenced by the hundreds of photos lining the walls of the entrance — of real, DVC member family photos from throughout the years. Old Key West was Disney’s first Vacation Club property, and that gives it a real family-friendly, neighborhood vibe.

If you ask us, it’s one that’s worthy of a stop no matter what time of day you visit!

Prime Rib

There are SO many incredible restaurants hiding around the Disney World hotels — Olivia’s is just one of our favorites! Consider booking a reservation there on your next trip if you love southern coastal eats, good vibes, and a great atmosphere.

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