Here are a few of our favorite dining spots throughout Walt Disney World
Columbia Harbour House - Located in the Magic Kingdom this is probably our favorite counter service spot in all the parks. If you are sick of rubbery burgers and hot dogs stop by this restaurant, located between Fantasyland and Liberty Square. It is one of the few places you can eat a semi-healthy lunch at the park. It is also less crowded than a lot of the more well known places and has ample seating. My kids love the macaroni and cheese, which comes with apple slices and grapes. Their tuna salad on wheat is as good as Panera’s. The total cost for our family of 8 was $50. Now I realize that is not cheap, but the kids ate fruit, drank milk (not soda) and everyone was full. On the park map is restaurant is listed as serving fish baskets and soups, but there is more to choose from on the menu. It is worth checking out.
Tangierine Café – Located in the Morocco Pavilion at Epcot this counter service restaurant serves up large meals at a reasonable price. It would be easy for you to get 3 kid’s meals out of an adult plate. The food is delicious (try the lamb), and they also serve up traditional American fare.
Garden Grill- Character Dining in the Land Pavilion at Epcot. Dine on down home favorites such as catfish and mashed potatoes, and come hungry because it is all you can eat. Chip, Dale, Mickey and Minnie make their appearance at this rotating restaurant. A fun experience for the entire family.
Studios Catering Co. - Located in the Backlot section of Hollywood Studios this counter service restaurant packed in a large amount of food for a decent price. They serve all the basic theme park fare along with wraps, chicken and rice, and fruit and veggie options for the kids meals. It is located next to the Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground so it makes for a nice break, wear the kids out at the playground so they site nicely for lunch.
Mickey’s Backyard Barbeque - Located at the Fort Wilderness Campground this meal has everything; entertainment, characters, audience interaction and a buffet featuring all your beloved country vittles: barbecue smoked ribs, smoked chicken, cheeseburgers, hot dogs with all the trimmings, corn on the cob, watermelon and more. We went to this barbecue years ago and had a blast! It is the perfect ending to a magical day at the parks. Great for lively little boys as well, since they have the opportunity to play along with the show.
What are your favorite Disney Dining spots?
I agree with Columbia Harbor House and the counter service place in Morrocco. We love both of those. We’ve been able to eat at ‘Ohana’s a few times when on free dining and it is fabulous and fun. We also really like Mama Melrose. I know it gets mixed reviews but we’ve had good food and good service there. And I have to mention Dole Whip Floats at Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom. I know it’s a snack, but yum! It tastes like Disney!
Is Mama Melrose at MGM? I am trying to remember if we have dined there before…
I agree with all of the restaurants mentioned!Another favorite is Kona Cafe, it is on the pricey side but so good. Also, the Rose and Crown in UK at Epcot is another favorite, think fish and chips and steak. <y kids really like the kids choices there too. For a snack that’s easy (for Disney) on the wallet we love that they offer fresh fruit at locations around the parks. Sometimes when its really hot we don’t feel like eating a full meal anyway!
The Luau at the Polynesian was our favorite meal. The food was amazing and while a bit hokey the show was good. Pricey but dinner and a show was worth it. IIRC beer and wine was included in the price. For all of us, including my brother and his family who live in the area and have season passes it was the best meal.
I agree with all of the above.
BUT I also have to add Pinnochio’s Village Haus at the Magic Kingdom – because my DH is the manager there!
We also enjoy the San Angel Inn in Mexico at Epcot.