So you’re heading to Disney World in 2025? Exciting!
We know you might feel a little overwhelmed and we’ve totally been there. If you’re trying to decide where to eat on your vacation, seeing if you want to book some table service reservations or just stick with quick service, we’re here to help you out. Here are the BEST restaurants in Disney World in 2025, in no particular order!
Garden Grill
Over in EPCOT you’ll find Garden Grill, a table service character meal where you get to meet Mickey, Pluto, and Chip & Dale in their adorable farmer outfits!
Not only is it easily one of our favorite character dining experiences around the whole resort, but the food is fantastic! We’ve never been disappointed here, and everyone can find something they like. It’s served family-style, so you can ask for more of whatever you’d like at no additional cost.
Via Napoli
Looking for some great Italian food on vacation and don’t want to leave EPCOT for it? Via Napoli is calling your name!
Again, this is a spot we’re very rarely, if ever, disappointed by, but our favorite part is that at busy times of year, there’s a Pizza Window that opens right next door and you can get delicious slices from the restaurant without needing a table service reservation!
Hollywood Brown Derby
Hollywood Studios doesn’t have our favorite restaurants, but Hollywood Brown Derby is the exception.
The dining options here are fantastic, especially that iconic Cobb Salad. Don’t want to get a table service reservation? No worries — head to the Brown Derby Lounge for the same menu! Now, you will need to join the walkup waitlist if it’s open, so it may take some more planning, but it can be great for a last minute meal if you’re looking to sit down.
Roundup Rodeo BBQ
While Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Hollywood Studios isn’t a character meal, it’s almost as involved as one, and we love that!
This fun meal is, of course, barbecue, so if you’re not a fan, then this won’t be the spot for you. But if you love fun shenanigans such as freezing alongside every single person in the room when you hear Andy’s footsteps coming, and getting to eat as much of this family-style meal as you’d like, then you’ll love it here.
Satu’li Canteen
Feeling a little more adventurous and want to feel immersed in the theming? Satu’li Canteen is where you should head in Animal Kingdom!
This spot is home to one of our favorites, the Cheeseburger Pods, and breakfast was just recently brought back here that we love too! Don’t count this quick service spot out — it’s unique in the best way.
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto
Moving over to a resort real quick, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is home to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto. This spot is mostly known for their drinks, which are, in our opinion, entirely worth it to visit!
Not to mention that, for lack of a better term, the vibes here are immaculate. It’s truly an experience like no other, so we think everyone should do it at least once!
The Polite Pig
Disney Springs is home to many fantastic restaurants, and one of our favorites is The Polite Pig.
We are never disappointed when we stop into this spot, whether for their beer on taps or their dining options. So if you’re looking for some great modern barbecue when you visit on a non-park day, this is a great way to go.
Rosa Mexicano
At the Dolphin Resort, which isn’t technically a Disney-owned hotel but it IS on Disney World property, Rosa Mexicano is a fantastic Mexican restaurant you won’t want to miss out on.
Now, it’s a little hard to get to if you’re not staying close by, and we wouldn’t necessarily say you need to travel all the way over to the hotel just to dine here (unless you really love Mexican food)
Liberty Tree Tavern
Back over in Magic Kingdom, Liberty Tree Tavern is another family-style meal that serves Thanksgiving-style food all year round!
If that’s your jam, you won’t be disappointed here, especially by the delicious Oooey Gooey Toffee Cake you get for dessert.
Boma
Hopping BACK over to Disney World hotels, you’ll find Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and it’s a fantastic choice for more adventurous eaters.
This restaurant serves both breakfast and dinner, and the buffet allows to experience unique multi-cultural offerings and beautiful African-inspired atmosphere. We definitely think it’s worth a visit at least once!
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
EPCOT has a few table service restaurants with characters as part of the meal, and Akershus is another one of our absolute favorites!
Not only is the food here extra fantastic in terms of a Disney buffet, but we absolutely love the character experience here! You’ll get to meet multiple different Disney Princesses, but in our opinion, the food is much better than Cinderella’s Royal Table, making it a better experience overall.
Shiki-Sai
Calling all sushi lovers! Shiki-Sai in EPCOT’s Japan pavilion is 100% calling your name!
Despite being one of the more expensive offerings on this list, we think it’s definitely worth the cost for the quality of food you get and the atmosphere of the restaurant. Now, if you’re not a sushi or Japanese food fan, then you likely won’t find this experience worth the cost, but otherwise, we highly recommend!
ABC Commissary
Another winner in Hollywood Studios, this time a quick service restaurant, is ABC Commissary!
We’ll be honest, this spot used to not impress us too much, but in recent years its turned itself around and really has some great options on the menu for all tastebuds. Next time you’re in the park, give it a try!
Columbia Harbour House
Another quick service we rave about ALL the time (because it absolutely deserves it) is Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom.
Seafood in a theme park may throw you off, but we LOVE this spot. Now, if you’re not a fan of seafood, your only other option is pretty much just chicken fingers, but honestly, this is a spot with pretty great ones, so we don’t complain.
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’
If you’re a big fan of Southern comfort food, then getting a reservation at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ should be a top priority for you!
The food here is incredible but HEAVY, so don’t plan to go run around a park with tons of energy immediately after. It’s best for a chill day, or for breakfast/brunch right before the rest of your travel day.
Topolino’s Terrace
Another amazing breakfast character meal we feel doesn’t get enough love is Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort!
Not only do we love the food and character interaction here for breakfast, but dinner is wonderful too and you get incredible views of the night sky across Disney World. Time it right and you can even see Hollywood Studios and EPCOT’s fireworks displays! Now, dinner isn’t a character meal, so keep that in mind, but the food is just as good.
Sanaa
Speaking of hotels, we love Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and no one can convince us otherwise.
This is a mix of African and Indian cuisine, so picky eaters likely won’t be a fan, but the view you get of the savanna out the floor to ceiling windows is like no other. This is another one we say everyone should do at least once!
Grand Floridian Cafe
We’re on a roll now with the hotel restaurants! Next up on the list is the Grand Floridian Cafe which, while expensive, is a table service meal we really love.
Now this is a very upscale meal when it comes to how everything looks — you very much might feel like you’re in a dollhouse, but we love that about it!
Captain Cook’s
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is home to a few iconic restaurants, but we have to give a big shoutout to Captain Cook’s.
Their lunch and dinner menu is great, but the real star of the show here is the breakfast menu, especially with their Tonga Toast! We think everyone who is a fan of french toast should try it at least once, honestly, it’s fantastic.
Regal Eagle Smokehouse
Back into the parks! One of the major EPCOT restaurants we want to shoutout is Regal Eagle Smokehouse located in the America Pavilion.
This is another southern comfort food/barbecue location, but if that’s your jam, it’s much cheaper than Homecomin’ (not as good, but still very tasty) and will still fill you up for the rest of the day.
Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs
A little off the beaten path but absolutely good enough to mention here is Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs over at Disney’s BoardWalk.
You may be thinking that corn dogs don’t sound very interesting — these ARE! There are multiple unique options that we absolutely adore. If we’re anywhere in this area, we will 100% stop by and grab one and highly recommend you do the same.
The Cake Bake Shop
Speaking of Disney’s BoardWalk, The Cake Bake Shop is EXPENSIVE, we don’t discredit that, but if you’re heading there for a special event or are willing to splurge, we highly recommend.
The food here and the atmosphere are both divine and we are more than willing to save up to go back for special events just to have the experience again!
Morimoto Asia
Back over in Disney Springs we have Morimoto Asia, and to be specific, we mean the actual sit down, table service restaurant!
There is a quick service version of this restaurant in the same area, and while we don’t dislike it, we highly recommend sitting down for the table service meal to have a higher quality meal. If you’re a fan of Asian cuisine, we think this is a must-stop for you.
Nomad Lounge
In Animal Kingdom, you’ll find Nomad Lounge, which is an incredible lounge.
This is easily one of our favorite lounges as a whole, and with it being in Animal Kingdom, joining the walk-up waitlist and sitting down to relax for a second while you look over the beautiful scenery is always a few hours well spent to us.
Wine Bar George
Finally, we’re ending back over in Disney Springs at Wine Bar George!
Despite its name, this restaurant is fantastic for both its dining and drinking options. We know we’ve said it a few times, but it’s true every time we do — we’ve never been disappointed here, and it’s a great in between spot to go somewhere that’s more elevated without making you feel out of place in your theme park t-shirt and shorts.
And that’s it! The 25 best restaurants we recommend for 2025, but a few new lounges will be opening in 2025, so we’ll keep you updated on our reviews — stay tuned to AllEars!
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What restaurants would you add or take away from this list? Tell us in the comments!
I had heard of every spot mentioned here except Shiki-Sai, so I had to Google that one. I was especially curious about its location since your writeup didn’t mention that, but now I know.
I see that you’ve since rewritten it to include Epcot’s Japan Pavilion as the location. Thanks for making that adjustment. I feel seen! lol
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The description of Tiffins sounds more like Nomad’s Lounge, although both the restaurant and the lounge are fantastic. My particular favorite is sitting riverside on the covered patio at Nomad Lounge…not to mention the great bread service and/or fresh-as-fresh churros.