Reviews of 50’s Prime Time Cafe Lunch/Dinner
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Reviewed by maze4 Review Date: 03/31/2013
Rating: (6) Recommended
We wanted to eat at this restaurant back in 06 but didn't make ressies so this was a must this visit. We had ressies for 3/20 and didn't have to wait long before being seated.
Our waitress wasn't into the part at all and the restaurant wasn't even filled. I observed all around me and it seemed like everyone was in a blah mood that day. It had started to drizzle and was cool but it wasn't like it was snowing.
I read reviews about the fried chicken and meatloaf so we ordered both. It was explained that milkshakes were included with the adult meals only. Since we had our DD4 with us, we didn't order any since hers wasn't included in the meal plan. Now don't get me wrong, I could have just paid for hers but if she would have drank a milkshake she probably wouldn't eat anything.
The chicken was fried and plentiful. It was hot which was also nice. My mom ordered the meatloaf along with my DD4 neither one of them liked it and put a lot of ketchup on it to be able to eat it. It just wasn't like ours. Sometime homemade means your homemade not someone else's.
We knew of the "elbows off the table" routine and purposely put them on the table and nothing. My kids won't eat greens and were never told to clean your plate or not dessert so the whole idea of coming here for that purpose was a let down. The table next to us with the same waitress tried to joke with her to get a response and didn't get any either. They had to leave early to catch Fantasmic and opted to not get dessert, and she did come back and give them plain brownies to go to eat at the show. That was nice. We weren't going to the show since it was raining.
We decided as a family to not return next year when we visit again. We will try something else.
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themeingCons:
waitress didn't play the partReviewed by cheermom Review Date: 03/24/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
We had lunch at 50's on 3/20. We were seated within minutes of our reservation. The meatloaf, pot roast and fried chicken were all even better than we remembered. The wedge salad was also great. Our teenagers had the Ceaser and chicken noodle soup which was excellent - very fresh and homemade tasting. Other than the high prices, which are everywhere at WDS, the meal was very good...my only complaint is the fun has almost disappeared! Our waitress was ok...she tried to crack a few jokes and tease, but it seemed forced. Instead of really interacting with guests, the staff seemed to make comments in passing - and they weren't that busy. Disney should hire CM that fit the role of the bossy "mother" or at least a cranky "uncle". The experience here is so much better if CM are in character. We spent our lunch reminicing about the days when our kids had to sing "I'm a little teapot" for putting their elbows on the table! Still one of the most consistant table service meals you can find @ WDW.
Pros:
good food, large portionsCons:
not as much fun as it used to beReviewed by MarLL55 Review Date: 03/20/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
The Chicken and the Pot Roast are to die for.
Pros:
This is a great restaurant to go back in time so to speak. But be warned-DO NOT put your elbows on the table. The cast members play the role wonderfully.Cons:
We have been here twice during both stays in 2012 and just 2 weeks ago-NO negative aspects.Reviewed by FoodieBearz Review Date: 03/16/2013
Rating: (6) Recommended
I have eaten here a few times and each time liked it less. Now the atmosphere is good and the PBJ milkshake is good but the food is pretty ordinary and nothing special for the high price (fried chicken, meatloaf, pot roast etc.). I have had the traditional food in the past fried chicken/meatloaf/pot roast which is good but nothing exceptional so this time I thought I would order the fish. I wish I hadn't as the portion was small and it was fishy. Also, the waitress was annoying, Usually the waiters/waitresses are smiling/funny/playful/teasing. She didn't have the funny/playful part but tried to tease a couple times but without the humor like she wasn't really trying so it almost came across as rude. I know how they act as I had been here before but tourists new to the place may not have appreciated this. So if you do go, stick with the fried chicken/meatloaf/pot roast and try to request a male server so you won't get the waitress we had.
Pros:
Atmosphere, PBJ MilkshakeCons:
Fish portion small and fishy, annoying waitressReviewed by MagicKat103 Review Date: 03/12/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
Ate here end of Feb. Has been many years since last time, but decided to go again. Still the same fun as I remembered. DH had the sampler plate (he said my meatloaf is better, but the fried chicken was the best he's ever had). I had the meatloaf and agree with DH. Although it was good. Kids meals were good. Desserts good as well. We are a family that the servers could really play around with, although our waitress, while good, didn't go too overboard with the gags. Very good and will return again.
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Fun atmosphere, foodCons:
—Reviewed by tjm6515 Review Date: 03/03/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Awesome place for lunch! Portions were small on the sampler, yet my wife got the chicken pot pie that was massive! Service was great, server was funny and into the theme of the harsh 50's parent (no elbows on the table, sit up straight!). We were in a side room with 3 tables, half way through our meal, a family came in. The mom told the one child to sit in a certain seat and he went ballistic, parents didn't do a thing to quiet him, was very annoying considering the cramped area we were eating. But that isn't the restaurants fault!
Pros:
Great themeing, service, and foodCons:
noisy, small portionsReviewed by ktkueb80 Review Date: 02/25/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
My dh and I ate dinner here on 2/22. We arrived about 15 minutes early for our reservation and were seated within a couple minutes. Our waitress was really friendly and explained the "rules" to my dh, who had never been there before. He had the pot roast and brownie sundae (on ddp) which he enjoyed. I had the chicken pot pie and smores, which were very tasty. We both noted that the meals were extemely heavy, and we felt over stuffed upon leaving. Of course, this is the style of the meals in the 50's, but I think next time we want to eat in Hollywood Studios we will stick to the Sci Fi Dine in!
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service, atmosphereCons:
foods rather heavy, fillingReviewed by annat856 Review Date: 02/18/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
Overall a very nice place to eat dinner. My family of 6 ate here 12/10/12. We've eaten here a number of times and all have our favorite dishes. Fried chicken, Pot roast & mac and cheese. I had the chocolate peanut-butter shake, WOW! Best shake ever!
Others had Root-beer floats and my daughter had a vanilla coke which she loved! Our youngest had a sundae for dessert everyone else got the apple crumble to go. We were too stuffed to eat anymore!
Pros:
fun & nostalgia filled place!Cons:
crowded and loud!Reviewed by SimplyGoofy Review Date: 02/16/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
My family of 8 just ate here for the first time in January, and it was delicious! We had the Disney Dining Plan and picked this as one of our table service meals. We had advanced reservations, and despite the crowds, the restaurant did a good job getting us seated close to our reservation time.
The atmosphere is fun and really does make you feel like you're sitting in a 1950s kitchen. The food was AMAZING, and the portions were huge. Dessert was included in the DDP, but most of us couldn't finish dessert because we were so full. Both the entrees and desserts were really large.
The staff was friendly and efficient. Our server didn't do much of the "comedy routine" that many people enjoy at the restaurant, but it didn't bother us. He was swamped with customers, and we were happy to eat in peace without someone barking at us to eat our veggies.
Pros:
Great food, Fun atmosphereCons:
NoneReviewed by jdetrick Review Date: 02/12/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
This was the first meal of our vacation on January 25th, and I was concerned. I had been a frequent customer of this restaurant in times past, but had avoided it more recently because it seemed some of the servers took the conceit of the restaurant and used it as an excuse to be obnoxious. Not so this visit!
Our server was spectacular! He fully embraced the concept of the restaurant, and ran with it full tilt without crossing the line to obnoxious. He did all the old favorites (like feeding people their vegetables and bringing uneaten vegetables back to the table disguised as desert) and some new ones as well. Our table of eight was loving it!
The food was good; not great, but certainly not bad, and certainly good enough to make a stop here worthwhile.
