Most Recent Reviews
Review of Yachtsman Steakhouse
Reviewed by AndyE Review Date: 09/25/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
As AddictedtoDisney stated, some people are not adhering to the dress code, which is a shame as this is a beautiful restaurant. The service can not be faulted, fantastic food and outstanding menu. Definitely worth the 180 day wait.
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Dress codeReview of Pinocchio Village Haus
Reviewed by Grumppy Review Date: 09/25/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
The new printed menus that are distributed now as you enter the restaurant are a GREAT idea, now you should be ready to order when you get to the cashier instead of trying to gaze up at the menu trying to figure out what you want at the last second. The flatbreads here are a great idea and a nice alternative to the traditional pizza. I had the BBQ chicken flatbread, and it was quite good. Lots of pieces of bbq chicken and covered in cheese, and I had the chocolate gelato for dessert (reminded me of a fudge-sicle). My only complaint here is one that I have for nearly every counter service restaurant in Disney World-it is nearly impossible to find seating. When our group of four adults arrived, one of us went to secure a table while the remainder got their meals-when they got to the table, the person "holding" the table went to get their meal. This means that not everyone gets to eat together, and it means that the table is occupied longer because now you basically have two meals being eaten back-to-back. I really wish Disney could come up with a reasonable solution to this, this has been a problem for as many years as I can recall coming to Disney.
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Flatbreads, printed menusCons:
seatingReview of 50's Prime Time Cafe Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by Grumppy Review Date: 09/25/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
This another "must-do" for us on every trip, but this time it just didn't seem as though our server was as much "in character" as in previous visits. He was pleasant enough, and there were some of the expected shenanigans, but nowhere near as much fun as on previous trips. I was getting more of a chuckle from one of the waitresses in the adjoining dining room, especially when one patron was reluctant to eat his vegetables! As for the food, my wife and I both had the chicken pot pie and it was very good with lots of large pieces of chicken and a very flavorful gravy. I don't recall what she had for dessert, but I had the Boston Cream parfait (recommended by our waiter over the Apple Crisp) and it was fantastic. We will definitely be back, but I hope our next server is more "into" the whole theme next time.
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—Review of Sci-Fi Dine-in Theatre Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by Grumppy Review Date: 09/25/2013
Rating: (6) Recommended
I have eaten in this restaurant once before, but it was at least fifteen years ago. My wife has never been before, so we decided to try it this trip. Our ADR was for 3:05, which I figured would be an "off" time-the waiting area was absolutely PACKED when we arrived, about 10 minutes before our ADR time. We were FINALLY seated about 25 minutes AFTER the ADR time. Not sure where Disney dropped the ball on this one, but we were not happy about the extra long wait. The "cars" are not comfortable for people like myself with "mature" body types, and it was so dark that it was difficult to read the menu and to see what we were eating when we received our food. My wife and I both had the chicken pasta, which was good but not outstanding. The portion size was generous. I honestly don't recall what we had for dessert. The old film clips and intermission promos were amusing, especially since we grew up in the era and actually went to drive in movies back in the day. The last time I came to this restaurant, the wait staff roller skated to and from the cars and I was disappointed that they no longer do that. I don't think we will be returning to this restaurant next visit; the menu leans heavily to burgers/sandwiches and I don't like to use Table Service credits on the Dining Plan for Counter Service-type food. If you haven't been, you should experience it at least once.
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Too dark, not enough room in cars, wait timeReview of Chefs de France - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by Grumppy Review Date: 09/25/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
Four of us dined here recently; my wife and myself and another adult couple. This restaurant is a "must-do" every trip! Several of us started with the onion soup-plenty of tender onions, flavorful broth and topped off by lots of nice gooey cheese! My wife and I opted for beef tenderloin for our entrée, the other couple both had the scallops. The beef was cooked exactly as requested and was so tender and melt-in-your-mouth that I was literally able to cut it with my fork! The other couple raved about the sauce that accompanied their dish. We all had the crème brulee for dessert and as always, it is to die for. The only disappointment was the service. The waitress was friendly and polite. After we had been seated and ordered, our appetizers arrived before our beverages-three non-alcohol sodas and a glass of house wine. Once the food arrived (not delivered by our waitress), we didn't see the waitress for quite some time. When she did come by, she had refills for the soft drinks but she came and went so fast we never had a chance to ask for a refill on the wine. It took several more minutes to flag her down from nearby tables to order it, and it wasn't received until after we had already received our desserts and started on them. Despite the mediocre service, we will definitely eat here again because the food is excellent.
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ServiceReview of Mama Melrose's Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by BigDisFam Review Date: 09/24/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
I have no idea how this place got so many negative reviews. 9 of us dined here on the dining plan, we reserved the Fantasmic package. Our waiter was knowledgeable, friendly and efficient.
Me and my son decided to share our meals so we could try more stuff. I got the calamari and chicken parm, he got Caesar salad and the steak. The Calamari was flavorful and tender, the dipping sauces were excellent. The Salad was fresh, crisp and had a lot of flavor, but not too much dressing-perfect. I loved my chicken but the steak with mac and cheese was maybe one of the top ten foods I ever put in my mouth. Steak was chard on outside and perfect medium-rare inside, so tender it just meted without hardly a chew, mac and cheese was rich and creamy- very tasty. Everyone else loved their food also, they brought trays of desserts which were yummy and the Fantasmic seats were good. A great value on the dining pan abd our new favorite restaurant in HS.
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food, service, fantasmic packageCons:
long wait for tableReview of Biergarten - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by BigDisFam Review Date: 09/24/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
The food was really good, sausages, salads, sides, turkey, meatballs and desserts. Our waitress was very good, only negative is with many open tables, they give us a table right next to stage, (literally to the very left of it) could not hear a thing anyone at table or our waitress said.
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the show, the food, the themingCons:
given terrible tableReview of Be Our Guest -Counter Service Lunch
Reviewed by BigDisFam Review Date: 09/24/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
My wife's favorite meal of the trip including the table services. I had the beef sandwich with fries and it was great, plenty of food. Wife loved her pork. Daughters loved the ham sandwich and our sons also enjoyed the beef sandwich. All our desserts were great too. Will definitely do this again.
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good food, fast friendly service, atmosphereCons:
people trying to figure out kiosk making line go slowReviewed by BigDisFam Review Date: 09/24/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Very good food, all of us (9 on dinning plan) had the orange chicken and banana pudding. Was pleasantly surprised the chicken came with some veggies, and the pudding was awesome, very light. No one, except DS17 finished all their food (but this kid could finish a buffet).
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Good Food, Big ProtionsCons:
Eating outsideReviewed by BigDisFam Review Date: 09/24/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Stayed for 6 days in September. Had 2 rooms for 9 people in Alligator Bayou building 27 (Me, DW, DS17, DD14, DS11, DD9, DD7 Mom and MIL). Hotel is beautiful and very clean. Service was awesome from friendly CMs. Bus waits could get a little long at busy times. Everything we got from food court was good. Kids loved Ole Man Island and movie at night. Good value since we got the free Dinning. Only trouble we had was elderly mothers had a hard time walking at such a big Hotel. Cant wait to get back though.
