Must-see restaurants in Walt Disney World

  • 50’s Prime Time Café

    Walt Disney World

    Step into a quintessential 1950s home with TVs, linoleum floors, some of the funkiest of funky retro furniture around and, of course, home-cooked meals,…

  • Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater

    Walt Disney World

    Burgers, ribs and glow-in-the-dark drinks served drive-in style. Climb into your convertible Cadillac, order from the car hop, sip on a Lunar Landing and…

  • Jiko - The Cooking Place

    Walt Disney World

    Excellent food, with plenty of grains, vegetables and creative twists, a tiny bar, and rich African surrounds make this a Disney favorite for both quality…

  • Paddlefish

    Walt Disney World

    This paddle steamer has had an entire revamp and reopened in February 2016. It's smart, contemporary and chic. Its lovely dining areas are ingeniously…

  • ‘Ohana

    Walt Disney World

    The Polynesian's signature restaurant evokes a South Pacific feel with rock-art animals, a huge oak-burning grill cooking up massive kebabs of meat, and…

  • Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd Skipper Canteen

    Walt Disney World

    This adventure-themed spot harks back to days of boat exploration. It has three delightful areas based around boat skippers' tropical headquarters. Enjoy…

  • Boma

    Walt Disney World

    Several steps above Disney's usual buffet options, this African-inspired eatery offers wood-roasted meats, interesting soups such as coconut curried…

  • Tutto Gusto

    Walt Disney World

    Full marks for this authentic Italian brasserie and wine bar. It oozes style and serves up excellent small plates, including meats and cheeses. Definitely…

  • Sanaa

    Walt Disney World

    Lovely cafe with Savannah views – giraffes, ostriches and zebras graze outside the window. You almost forget you're in Florida, but, hey, that's Disney…

  • California Grill

    Walt Disney World

    Earning consistent oohs and aahs from locals and repeat Disney guests, this rooftop classic boasts magnificent views of Magic Kingdom fireworks and offers…

  • Frontera Cocina

    Walt Disney World

    A smart, trendy version of modern Mexico where, thanks to Chef Rick Bayless, corn, chili and salsa are whipped up into contemporary tastes in a…

  • Victoria & Albert’s

    Walt Disney World

    Indulge yourself in the earthy, cream-colored, Victorian-inspired decor at this elegant restaurant, the crème de la crème of Orlando's dining scene and…

  • Teppan Edo

    Walt Disney World

    Chefs toss the chicken, fling the chopsticks and frenetically slice and dice the veggies in this standard cook-in-front-of-you eatery next to Japan's…

  • Cinderella’s Royal Table

    Walt Disney World

    Cinderella greets guests and sits for a formal portrait (included in the price), and a sit-down meal with princesses is served upstairs. This is the only…

  • Disney Character Dining

    Walt Disney World

    Make reservations up to six months (yes, six!) for any of the 20 or so character-dining meals at Disney World. These are not fine-dining experiences, nor…

  • Be Our Guest

    Walt Disney World

    Set inside the Beast's marvelously detailed castle, this experience is a must for Beauty and the Beast fans. Options include braised pork, carved turkey…

  • Paradiso 37

    Walt Disney World

    With an impressive cocktail list and a menu representing 37 countries of North, South and Central America (or so they claim), this contemporary waterfront…

  • Chef Mickey’s

    Walt Disney World

    Nothing says Walt Disney World® Resort more than Mickey Mouse and the monorail, so what better way to start your classic Disney day than a buffet…

  • Flying Fish

    Walt Disney World

    Flying Fish, specializing in complicated and innovative seafood dishes, consistently ranks as one of the best upscale dining spots at Disney. It's a…

  • Rose & Crown

    Walt Disney World

    Housed in a British pub, this little spot smells of fish and serves up shepherd's (cottage) pie, scotch eggs and bangers and chips. Wash it down with Bass…

  • Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge

    Walt Disney World

    Upscale, small-bite menu with lump-crab cocktail, mussels and beef sliders, and an excellent selection of cocktails. It's generally pretty easy to snag a…

  • Narcoossee’s

    Walt Disney World

    Muted waterfront dining on the boat dock at the Grand Floridian makes a convenient, relaxing and lovely respite if you've been at Magic Kingdom for the…

  • Yak and Yeti

    Walt Disney World

    Sharing the name of Kathmandu's exclusive digs in the real Nepal, decorated with a vaguely Nepalese-infused decor, and serving pan-fried noodles, pot…

  • Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

    Walt Disney World

    Join Disney princesses (a selection of Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Aurora or Ariel) for a Norwegian-inspired feast in medieval surrounds – Disney-style…

  • Restaurant Marrakesh

    Walt Disney World

    Sparkling belly dancers shimmy and shake past the massive pillars and around the tables of the Sultan's Palace, magnificently decorated with mosaic tiles,…

  • Crystal Palace

    Walt Disney World

    The buffet at this character meal inside Magic Kingdom is surprisingly tasty. At lunch, there’s a wide selection of salads, glazed carrots, mashed…

  • Todd English's bluezoo

    Walt Disney World

    Floor-to-ceiling silver threads shimmer in columns at this flashy blue-infused hot spot, evoking a trendy, urban spin on the underwater theme. Excellent…

  • Chefs de France

    Walt Disney World

    Bright yellow and with lovely big windows, this bustling French brasserie features boeuf bourguignon, lobster bisque and other bistro classics. The likes…

  • Cítricos

    Walt Disney World

    An extensive wine list and handsome northern California ambience set this low-key brasserie apart from other Disney restaurants; it falls between the…

  • T-Rex Cafe

    Walt Disney World

    Over-the-top multisensory overload, with massive autotronic dinosaurs, volcanoes erupting, light shows and meteor showers every 15 minutes. The menu…

  • Artist Point

    Walt Disney World

    Echoing an American National Park lodge: handsome arts-and-crafts decor with an American West twist and Pacific Northwest fare, including roast venison…

  • La Hacienda de San Angel

    Walt Disney World

    Authentic Mexican rather than Tex Mex, this lagoonside eatery is tops for location and features excellent specials from chicken to seared-meat specialties…

  • Hollywood Brown Derby

    Walt Disney World

    Semi-upscale surroundings modeled after the LA original, with an odd selection of gourmet eats ranging from a vegetarian pho (noodle soup) to charred…

  • Via Napoli

    Walt Disney World

    It's more tasteful than your standard clichéd Giussepe-style pizza joint. Here, you sit at massive communal tables and the air is steamy with the aroma of…

  • Gaston’s Tavern

    Walt Disney World

    Homage to that superego Gaston, with giant cinnamon rolls and hummus. It's an odd mix of quick-service options, but the re-created tavern with the giant…

  • Columbia Harbour House

    Walt Disney World

    Decent vegetarian chili, unusually tasty clam chowder, chicken potpie and salmon. The interior is charming as you're inside an old boat that has 'docked'…

  • Biergarten

    Walt Disney World

    Satisfy a hearty appetite with traditional German foods (don't miss the pretzel bread) and a massive stein of brew. The restaurant interior is made to…

  • Le Cellier Steakhouse

    Walt Disney World

    If you love meat, this place is for you. Try the buffalo. Dark and cavernous, with stone walls and lanterns, it makes a good spot to escape the heat, but…

  • Sleepy Hollow

    Walt Disney World

    This small walk-up 'window' produces a yummy ice-cream sandwich with oozing vanilla ice cream squished between warm, fresh-baked chocolate-chip cookies…

  • Main Street Bakery

    Walt Disney World

    Few places require good strong java more than Walt Disney World®, and few places are as notorious for bad coffee as the Happiest Place on Earth. The Main…

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