Most Recent Reviews
Review of Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/13/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
The churros stall had sold out of churros (go figure) but they told us they were available here too. We had a portion of churros with chocolate sauce (at the stall you have to buy them separately) and they were fabulous. Service was ridiculously fast too.
Pros:
great churros, quick service.Cons:
—Review of Old Port Royale
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/13/2016
Rating: (7) Recommended
This was our resort food court. We used this a few times, mainly for lunch or snacks and once for breakfast.
The breakfast burrito and cooked breakfast were ok but the mickey waffle breakfast was very good.
Burgers, chicken burgers etc. were fine. Average food court fayre.
The best thing was definitely the Danish. The cheese Danish, pain au chocolat and fruit Danish were delicious.
Just a mention that this is definitely one of the best resorts we have ever been to (if not the best) for a refillable mug refill centre. Lots of drinks dispensers available. Always clean and full.
Pros:
Good choice for a resort food court. Pastries were amazing.Cons:
—Review of Beaches and Cream
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/13/2016
Rating: (8) Recommended
Even with a reservation you have to wait quite some time for your table here. once inside you realise why - this place is so small. Literally about 8 tables.
My daughter asked for a kitchen sink for her birthday treat (her birthday was in January and our trip end of July beginning of August).
It was our own fault that we didn't check the full ingredients list of the kitchen sink. Had no idea that huge pieces of banana (which I detest) would be in there. Put me off eating much once I found a bit.
Still glad we did it once!
And no we nowhere near finished it.
Pros:
kitchen sinkCons:
Small restaurant so long waitReview of Contempo Cafe
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/14/2016
Rating: (9) Recommended
Still a great restaurant and IMHO the best burger on property at a quick service restaurant. These are proper meaty burgers only downside is that the once awesome fixings counter is now down to four basics.
Initially we thought that the wide choice of cupcakes had disappeared but on closer inspection they are now in the fridges to the side of the pastry display.
Although this place is constantly busy it has plenty of seating is air-conditioned and you get a great view of the monorail constantly passing overhead.
Pros:
best quick service burgers at WDW. Great choice of dessertsCons:
Diminished fixing barReview of Sommerfest
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/14/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
Nothing but positive things to say about this place. My son ate the bratwurst with chips for his main meal at this counter service in July 2016. He opted to have this without the sauerkraut (which looked amazing to me). He said it was very good. He didn't want his side/dessert (we were on the dining plan) so I did the decent thing and after some deliberation decided to choose the macaroni cheese. This is absolutely amazing. Definitely a baked macaroni with lots and lots of cheese. Much overlooked as a venue at Epcot.
Pros:
Great side order and dessert choicesCons:
Tiny number of tablesReview of Trail's End Restaurant
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/14/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
This was a first for us. having recently read lots of fantastic reviews we decided to give it a try for dinner. WOW!
The restaurant is very quiet and located next to the Hoop De doo venue. We were seated early but it was July 2016 so you would expect the restaurant to be fairly busy but we were literally one of only six or seven tables at 5pm.
The service here was outstanding. Unfortunately, I can't remember the young man's name but he was everything WDW service should be and more.
The food is what we would expect of American buffets but can rarely be found at WDW. So much choice we could barely believe it. The buffet is small but a wonderful wide range of foods.
To start you can choose from soups, salads and chilli.
The carved park, southern fried chicken and ribs were amazing. We loved the addition of the jacket potato fixings bar.
For dessert there was fresh fruit (whole fruit for a change) plus traditionals like key lime pie and fudge brownie but the greatest dessert was the bread and butter pudding - this was the amazingly good.
Don't overlook this place. The meal also only cost $25 per head - great value.
Pros:
fantastic dinner buffet, excellent pricing and fantastic service.Cons:
—Review of The Daily Poutine
Reviewed by mgilmore Review Date: 08/15/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
My son and I tried the French - French Fries, Mushroom Cream Sauce, and Gruyere.
Wow really tasty, and a decent size portion.
For $8.99 a few more fries would be nice, but we enjoyed it very much.
It was made to order...nice and hot.
I loved it and can't wait to go back for another visit.
Pros:
Fresh and HotCons:
—Review of Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza
Reviewed by HeatherD83 Review Date: 08/14/2016
Rating: (9) Recommended
There were 6 of us for lunch today 8/14/16. When we arrived a little after 12 there was a very short line. We decided to do 4 make your own pizzas. The service was great. To start you choose your sauce and cheese(s). There is the usual mozzarella and Parmesan. We also enjoyed the goat cheese, it gave the pizza a nice smoky flavor. They did not hesitate when we asked for extra cheese. The topping choices were great. We enjoyed everything from pepperoni and the usual veggies to artichokes that were super yummy. Every one behind the counter was super patient while my 10 year old decided what she wanted. The pizzas came out fast and super hot. My in-laws shared a pizza and it was plenty for them. I feel for the price, it's a great alternative to the usual park food.
They have a large beverage selection. I am a Dr Pepper lover and I was so happy to find it, since it's non-existent on property for the most part. The blood orange lemonade was good also.
My only complaint is, we ate inside and had to contend with quite a few flies. I understand that they come in when people open the doors. I just feel like they should work on something to combat this.
Pros:
Lots of choices, Price, PortionsCons:
—Review of House of Blues Restaurant and Bar
Reviewed by Locke815 Review Date: 08/16/2016
Rating: (5) Recommended
We really like this place and dined there on 1st Aug. No problem with the voodoo shrimp, steaks and desserts but the server was just terrible. Once he knew we were on DDP his attitude changed dramatically. He did not ask how things were and did not offer sauces etc. or refills, virtually threw my magic band back onto the table and slammed the desserts down when he eventually brought them. Should have complained but just let it go.
We will return but watch who's serving us.
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Food and decorCons:
Awful serverReview of Gasparilla Island Grill
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/16/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
This was so good we ate hear three times in two weeks despite staying over at Caribbean Beach Resort and not at the Grand Floridian.
We stayed at the GF almost ten years ago and liked this quick service restaurant at the time. Since the refurb a few years ago there are far more indoor tables.
I confess I stuck to the create your own salad bar on all three visits. You choose your leaf base (European leaves or Romaine) then add steak or chicken and then a cast member fills your salad bowl along a huge choice of salads from the basic cucumber, tomato etc to the more unusual chick peas, peas and broccoli - finally you choose the dressing you would like. Awesome.
My daughter also had the salad three times but she tried both the chicken and steak.
My son had the salad once and the burger (which he thought was excellent) and the pizza (more bread than pizza).
Dessert choice is not as good as you would expect from here although I did have a very nice German chocolate cake on the first trip; we tended to stick to the generic apples with caramel or fruit salad on the vast majority of trips.
You can reach here easily from the MK and it makes a perfect break whether visiting by boat or monorail.
Finally, we had the most friendly service ever from the delightful Cat and her friend Cindy.
What more could you ask for?
