food IS a theme park
We talk a LOT about food in Disney World.
The spread!
We talk about the best snacks, the best eats at the EPCOT festivals, and even some of our favorite entrees to order at table service spots. But you know what gets overlooked? Some of Disney World’s AMAZING appetizers. So today, we’re rounding up 7 of the top appetizers in Disney World to determine which one is the best.
Sometimes you just want a classic steakhouse meal with a classic steakhouse experience.
Yachtsman Steakhouse
The thing is, there are several steakhouses in Disney World, but the ones most people think about are places like Le Cellier in the Canada Pavilion in EPCOT and Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. However, one of the most overlooked steakhouses is probably Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, just steps away from EPCOT via International Gateway. We just revisited Yachtsman Steakhouse to see if it’s as good as we remember, and we’re taking you along for the ride!
There’s a NEW restaurant in Disney World!
EET by Maneet Chauhan
There have been quite a few dining additions to Disney World in the past few years, and we’ve still got more to come. But the most recent addition is EET by Maneet Chauhan! This new Indian quick service spot is located in Disney Springs, and we stopped by on opening day to check it out. That’s right folks, it’s time for a FULL REVIEW!
Forget words of affirmation, physical touch, or quality time…our love language is BREAD.
Sourdough Bread at Narcoossee’s
Is there really anything better than stuffing the delicious carby treat in your mouth after you’ve slathered it in butter or jam? (Even better if it’s hot out the oven!) Thankfully, Disney World really gets us. We’re convinced Disney restaurants have made it their personal mission to outdo each other with their bread offerings, and we’re certainly not complaining. But after trying dozens (maybe even hundreds) of breads around Disney World, we’re here to tell you which ones are the BEST!
Here at DFB, we’ve been to EVERY restaurant in Disney World.
Chefs de France
Yep, that’s right — every. single. one. We’ve tried signature meals, character meals, buffets, quick service spots, and everything in between. But once you’ve reviewed every restaurant one time, what do you do? Well, you go back and review them AGAIN! The only consistent thing about Disney World food is that it’s inconsistent, so that’s why we here at DFB like to revisit old restaurants every once in a while to see if they still live up to the hype (or disappoint us again!). And recently, we made a visit to a popular EPCOT spot.
When it comes to unique dining experiences in Disney World, you’ve got a PLETHORA of options.
Coral Reef Restaurant
You could dine in castles or with your favorite characters. You could eat at a table shaped like a car, in a restaurant that’s made to mimic a drive-in movie theater. Or you could go incredibly upscale and try a AAA Five-Diamond restaurant with a multi-course meal. But today, we’re taking you along with us to EPCOT, where we recently visited a restaurant in an aquarium!
You might never have heard of one of our favorite restaurants in Disney World!
Il Mulino
The in-park and Disney Springs restaurants tend to get a lot of love, then you have the best of the Disney World Resort hotel restaurants. But you might be overlooking some amazing spots that AREN’T Disney-owned — like Il Mulino New York Trattoria at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels.
Thanks to the fact that there’s almost always a food festival going on no matter what time of year it is, EPCOT has gotten a reputation of being a park where you skip out on a full meal to save room to snack your way around the booths in World Showcase. And, while we’re all for saving some precious stomach space for new Dole Whip flavors, Frushi, or whatever else is being cooked up by the spectacular Disney culinary team, sometimes it’s nice to take a break from the hustle and sit down to enjoy a meal.
Canada Pavilion at EPCOT
While there are certainly some amazing Quick Service locations throughout the park (hello, Fish and Chips), we’ll be the first to tell you that the Table Service restaurants in EPCOT are SO worth a visit — even if it’s swallowing some park time. And, when it comes to favorites, there’s one spot that we just can’t get enough of — Le Cellier Steakhouse. Tucked into the depths of the Canada Pavilion, we’re heading back once again to see if the food is still worth the hype.
Around here, we LOVE Disney World restaurants! This is the Disney FOOD Blog after all. But if we’re being real, some Disney World restaurants are just better than others.
That meat looks INCREDIBLE
Nowhere is this sentiment made more obvious than Yelp. While certain Disney World restaurants have their detractors, others are BELOVED, including the top-rated Table Service spots in Animal Kingdom! But, instead of sharing reviews for Animal Kingdom, most have ranked Animal Kingdom Lodge spots instead.
What? You mean BRIGHT green dumplings, Bantha Beef(?!), and fluffy, green rice aren’t something you serve at dinner every day? Oh, well, in that case, you’re in for a TREAT, our dear earthlings.
Star Wars Hotel
We’ve experienced our first day onboard the Galactic Starcruiser, AKA Disney World’s new Star Wars hotel. We’ve gotten some training on the Halcyon’s defense systems, spent some time exploring this new “ship,” and maybe even saved a Wookiee! Now it’s time to head into the Crown of Corellia Dining Room for our first dinner onboard the ship! We’ve heard a little bit about the food at the Star Wars hotel already, so we’re eager to see if the dishes really live up to our expectations. There are Star Wars-themed cocktails, and all kinds of unique entrées. So which items are out-of-this-world, and which should have stayed on their home planets? Let’s find out! [Read more…]
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