Reviews of 50’s Prime Time Cafe Lunch/Dinner
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Reviewed by momof3inMadisonAL Review Date: 07/05/2013
Rating: (6) Recommended
We ate here without kids many years ago and loved it! Then tried it again about 5 years (and 8 visits) ago with kids and it just wasn't as much fun. The food was fine, but the waiter didn't really get into character with us and the experience wasn't the same. Thought maybe it was just the server and decided to try it again over SWW Memorial Day. WE were in HS 3 full days and ate at 3 different restaurants.
Had a 1:30 ADR and had to wait about 20 mins. Was super crowded and could barely find a place to sit in living room. Walkups were being turned away.
Kids were hungry so waiter was focused on getting us food. I can't complain about that, but we just didn't seem to get the same interaction that the adult only tables got. Table next to us got green beans served to them for dessert with whipped cream.
Food was good. DH and I both got the plate with the chicken, meatloaf and roast. Very filling.
Maybe we will try it again in another 5 years when our kids are older.
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fun atmosphere, good foodCons:
experience depends on serverReviewed by lamystreaux Review Date: 06/07/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Had a great lunch here yesterday. I had the fried chicken. . .some of the best I have ever had, and my wife had the veg lasagna and she really enjoyed it. Ordered onion rings as an app and they were yummy. Great shakes as a dessert at the end. Fun atmosphere and great food!
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fun atmosphere, great foodCons:
noneReviewed by Lighthouse Review Date: 06/01/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Our group of 4 Senior Citizen adults enjoyed the good, old fashion type meal. Every detail in Prime Time Cafe brought back memories. The younger generation and grandchildren would not be impressed.
We are planining to eat here again next year.
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Brought Back MemoriesCons:
—Reviewed by PrBrandy Review Date: 05/11/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
Our group or 4 adults dining here for Lunch on 05/05. Three of us had the Fried Chicken and one had the Meat Loaf. We asked for different vegetables and in one case a side order of Mac Cheese. We all got just what we asked for with no problems.
Our server did tell us we would doing dishes for having our elbows on the table which was a hoot.
Prices are a little high but you are in Theme Park and what you get is a big portion and entertainment for you money so its well worth the cost.
Thanks AllEars for having the Meat Loaf recipe on the site as well.
Pros:
Decent Food and good wait staffCons:
NoneReviewed by jennschultz Review Date: 05/10/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
I am a huge fan of 50s Prime Time. We have been many times, and we have had many wonderful experiences. That being said, your wait staff can really make this a fabulous experience, or it could be just a good one.
This trip, it was just my husband and me. We had a later night reservation, but it was still busy. We waited for a few minutes before we were called to our table. We ended up getting a server that we had had previously who was not very into his role as a family member. He was great, just didn't really play along. We had a nice conversation with him about Disney, and it was a great experience, just not as fun as it probably could have been.
I got the meatloaf and my husband got the chicken. The food was good, and I really like my green beans, so no problems there. 🙂 My favorite thing here is the smores, so I had to get a dessert.
We'll be coming back in July with the family, and this time I'm hoping to get a server that is just a bit more in character.
Pros:
theming, good foodCons:
none reallyReviewed by I_Heart_WDW Review Date: 05/10/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
We went on a whim to 50s when we were there on April 10. Since the restaurant was just opening, we were able to be seated promptly and didn't have reservations. We enjoyed this less busy time. Loved the theme of the restaurant and had a fun server. I had meatloaf, DH had the fried chicken, and DD had the potroast. Although all were good, we thought the fried chicken was the best! We clicked through the viewfinder and knew we had to get dessert. DD had apple pie, and we also ordered the cheesecake. Disappointed with cheesecake, but our server took it back and gladly brought us the s'mores instead. Much better choice! So simple, but they tasted fantastic! It was a fun restaurant with good food. Not on our "must do" list every vacation, but we will definitely return!
Pros:
Nostalgic theming, fun staffCons:
PricesReviewed by nicole0992 Review Date: 05/08/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We dined here recently for lunch. We enjoyed the onion rings appetizer, fried chicken meals and the brownie sundaes. We did not care for the vegetarian meatballs/spaghetti meal but that was more our fault for ordering wrong. The themeing here is so adorable. The waitstaff is great. Cousin Cooper was our server and he's the best.
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Adorable theme, funny serversCons:
—Reviewed by ADisneyGinger Review Date: 05/02/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
We (DH and I) ate lunch at the 50's Prime Time on April 24th. I had the fried chicken, and DH had meatloaf. We both cleaned our plates, but it took a huge effort - the fried chicken plate is especially large. Our CM wasn't particularly into his role, but that was fine with us. Just enough to make us feel like he was playing the part, but not enough to be uncomfortable or annoying. We also shared the Boston Parfait for dessert - so delicious, but a bit much after the sizeable entrees.
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Portion Size, AmbienceCons:
"Living Room" waiting areaReviewed by sun_spirit Review Date: 04/16/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
After reading good and bad reviews about 50's Prime Time and reading about how the servers go into character with you -I wanted to experience it for myself. When we got there it was very busy. ~We were called for our table after 10-15 mins. All the tables feel and look like they've been crammed in to make room for more tables. Our server was fun and was in character. My partner was told off for having elbows on the table so after that and whenever we saw our Server we didn't know where to put our elbows haha. Its pretty loud in there but thats what makes it fun! I ordered the Mega Berry smoothie with omega 3 and it was delicious. For Dinner I ordered Grandma's Chicken Pot Pie and there was loads of it -which I didn't expect. The chunks of chicken in it were big and I had to cut them in half so I could eat them. In the end I left some to make room for dessert lol. For dessert you look through a toy from your childhood (I've forgotten its name) to view what they have for dessert. I had the s'mores and it was nice. By the end of our meal we were very full. The food portions at this restaurant are big and filling. I'd go back 🙂
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atmosphere, servers in character, foodCons:
cramped, very busyReviewed by geneandcheryl Review Date: 04/10/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
First time here. Seated immediately.Our waiter was just enough into his role without being obnoxious. 2 10 year olds who are considered"adults" on dining plan but no problem getting larger portions of chicken nuggets off kids menu. PB&J shake was awesome!
