When it comes to knowing Disney World restaurants, we’re experts and there’s no one quite as harsh on them as we are. So when we tell you these are our most highly rated restaurants, know we won’t steer you wrong!

It’s truly our business to know the ins and outs of every Disney World restaurant including each time something changes to the menus. We’ve eaten everywhere around Disney World including at the most recent restaurants to come on the scene and we’re giving you our own personal list of favorites we rate highly time and time again.

Mention any Disney World restaurant in conversation with us, and we’d likely find a way to talk about it for hours, but mention one of our favorites and we’ll likely have you planning an impromptu trip to Disney World on our word alone.

We’ve ranked Disney World restaurants for over 15 years making us true experts in the field. If you’re really looking for the best places to eat around Disney World, these are the places you need to make a priority on your next trip.

The Cake Bake Shop

The Cake Bake Shop Restaurant is one of Disney World’s newest restaurants located at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort. This was a highly anticipated restaurant addition, and honestly worth the wait! Is it pricey? Yes. Are you going to walk away dreaming about the incredible food you just ate? DOUBLE YES! This is one place that just hasn’t let us down yet.

We’ve tried every meal time that’s offered at The Cake Bake Shop (including a few treats from it’s grab and go Bakery AND their exclusive afternoon tea experience) and they’ve all been a huge hit with us. We do recognize though that dining here will be a special treat to yourself and the rest of your dining party, but at least it’s an experience that’s set to “WOW” you in decor, presentation, service, and food quality.

Read our dinner review of The Cake Bake Shop Restaurant HERE!

Jiko — The Cooking Place

This Disney World restaurant located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort is hands-down, one of the delicious restaurants on Disney World property. We can highly recommend this one if you enjoy excellent, gourmet food, while also being treated to a lovely and tranquil atmosphere.

This is also going to be a restaurant with a heftier price tag but so worth it (or we wouldn’t bother recommending it to you let alone raving about it)! This is also one of very few Disney World restaurants where you’re dining to an African-inspired curated cuisine while taking in the breathtaking views of the hotel’s savannah and spotting all the animals that call it home.

Read our latest Jiko review HERE!

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

If there was ever a comforting hug in Disney World restaurant form, you’ll find it at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. Chef Art (who you might know as Oprah Winfrey’s former chef) opened his staple restaurant at Disney Springs that celebrates his Floridian roots.

The chef’s meticulously selected menu offerings for all of its mealtimes is built to celebrate Southern and Floridian cuisine while also paying homage to “farm-to-fork” food. If you’re visiting Disney World and find yourself craving some comfort food, this is definitely your go to stop that just doesn’t disappoint!

Read our latest Homecomin’ review HERE!

Steakhouse 71

You don’t have to look much further from Magic Kingdom to find one of the BEST glow-ups a restaurant has ever seen in Disney World. When this new restaurant was announced, we nearly rioted over the loss of The Wave, but quickly were mesmerized by what awaited us with Steakhouse 71. Located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, this modern restaurant pays its respects to the opening year of Disney World and its founder in the classiest way it knows how.

What impressed us further was its ability to keep popular menu items from The Wave AND continues to build an even more impressive list of flavors. Whether you’re dining at the restaurant or walking up to a spot along the lounge’s bar, it’s very hard not to walk away from this meal feeling like you’ve truly been treated like a Disney World VIP!

Read our latest Steakhouse 71 Review HERE!

Satu’li Canteen

Deep within the stunning views you’ll find in Pandora of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is where you’ll find one of our most satisfying Disney World restaurants for adults and kids alike.

Although we’ve sung this restaurant’s praises for years thanks to its unique and Na’vi-inspired menus of customizable bowls and Steamed Pods (twists on Bao Buns) it wasn’t until recently that the world of Pandora became complete to us. The most recent changes to this incredible restaurant brought about a whole line of breakfast offerings (including Cinnamon French Toast) which we absolutely crave now in an early start to our days at this park. Seriously, it’s worth just making multiple stops to this restaurant in the same day for different meal times because chances are you’re going to find yourself torn between multiple dishes to try — just know we tried to warn you how addictive it is!

 

Read our breakfast review of Satu’li Canteen HERE!

Raglan Road Irish Pub

If you’re looking for the ideal Disney World restaurant with authentic eats for a decent price, look no further than Raglan Road! This restaurant is near and dear to our hearts due in part to its classic Irish dishes presented with a contemporary twist. And if that wasn’t enough to tip your hat to, dining here will also earn you a chance to enjoy live Irish music and dancing!

We thoroughly enjoy our selections here and the food, entertainment, and service is bar none! This is also another spot that warrants a repeat during your visits just because since there’s so many different variations of meal times to enjoy including a weekend brunch option!

Read our review of Raglan Road Irish Pub HERE!

The Hollywood Brown Derby

Our next recommendation comes in the form of a replica of the famous Hollywood landmark restaurant.  This is one of the most sought after restaurants in all of Disney World and for good reason! The food at this Disney’s Hollywood Studios restaurant is so rich with flavor and its inviting old Hollywood atmosphere make it one of the most memorable places to dine.

This is also a popular restaurant to dine outside and take in the views of the park while being treated to an unforgettable dish!

Read our latest review of The Hollywood Brown Derby HERE!

Garden Grill

If you’re looking for a solid option where you can dine among Disney characters, Garden Grill is your answer. This is also the only Disney World restaurant that rotates (very slowly) during your dining experience.

The most unique aspect about this restaurant is that some of the food served here is actually grown on site at EPCOT and you’re literally enjoying the fruits of the land! But seriously, no matter which meal time you choose, you just can’t go wrong when you make the decision to dine here.

Read our latest review of Garden Grill HERE!

We’re constantly reviewing the food around Disney World as well as looking for all of the latest menu changes, updates, and news to go along! Be sure to stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog for even more.

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Which of these Disney World restaurants would you rate the best? Leave your vote in the comments below!