Most Recent Reviews
Review of BOATHOUSE
Reviewed by mbelerique19 Review Date: 10/09/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
After being jilted by House of Blues prior to arrival, I booked a dinner reservation at Boathouse because I had heard excellent reviews from a close friend. Boathouse met & exceeded our expectations! We checked in at the host stand about half an hour requesting a waterside table. They were able to seat us at a waterside table half an hour before our reservation. I love that they have excellent variety and offer not only seafood but steak and chicken options as well. I ordered the Sea of Cortez shrimp and loved that the orange chili sauce was not over powering. My husband had the filet sliders with Mac & Cheese. He cleaned that plate right out. My mom had the chef special which featured chicken. We paid out of pocket for this meal as it would have used 2 table service credits and we spent less than $75.00 for a party of 3 that included soft drinks & seafood!! The price and waterfront atmosphere along with the variety of food offered makes this a must!
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Variety of food, excellent views, upscaleCons:
Dining room is a little tight on a busy nightReview of Wolfgang Puck Express Marketplace
Reviewed by mbelerique19 Review Date: 10/09/2017
Rating: (5) Recommended
We ate here for the appeal of tableservice at a quickservice location. My mom ordered the bacon wrapped meatloaf and loved. The sides were delicious. My husband loved his burger but I was not super thrilled with my chicken sandwich. It doesn't make my must have list but it is a decent option.
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Tableservice style at QS priceCons:
Lines seem longReview of Cinderella's Royal Table Lunch
Reviewed by mbelerique19 Review Date: 10/10/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
My husband and I ate here on our honeymoon last year and had to bring my mom back for her birthday. We dined here on her actual birthday and received nothing short of royal treatment. We each ordered the charcuterie plate as our appetizer and were pleased with assortments of meats, cheeses, and spreads. My mom and I both ordered the beef & shrimp. I had my moms shrimp added to my plate because she doesn't like seafood but she said the steak from here was the best steak on all of Disney property. My husband ordered the pork loin and was happy with the flavors. It can be tough sometimes to find a good pork dish but this one lives up princess standards. I pre-ordered a custom dark chocolate slipper to celebrate my mom's birthday in addition to having the seasonal dessert garnished with fresh fruit, the Jaq & Gus strawberry cheesecake, and the clock strikes twelve dark chocolate mousse all of which were delicious and almost to beauitful to eat. Of course we loved seeing the princesses at our table and receiving their birthday wishes. If I could say one thing though, I would not suggest this for small children or children who are not well mannered in restaurants. I know the princesses are a big appeal for the little ones but it's a pretty hefty price tag for your little princess if they don't behave. We had a family next to us that sort of fussed alot and I think it took away some of the magic of being inside the castle. The food was excellent as well as the service but if you're looking for more of a romantic dining experience I would advise going for a later dinner.
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Princess meet & greets, royal treatmentCons:
Very ExpensiveReview of Coral Reef - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by mbelerique19 Review Date: 10/10/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
My husband and I ate here on our honeymoon and had to come back for another taste. We were able to sit tankside this time with under a 20 minute wait. Depending on the time of the year a tankside table could be a longer wait. I ordered the shrimp scampi for the second time and it was absolutely amazing. Literally the best seafood I've had anywhere. My husband and my mom both got the steak and loved it. The service here was also way above expectations. Our server and some of the other staff wrote a birthday card out for my mom and made sure to bring her dessert. We were able to sample the wave, the turtle cheesecake, the key lime tart and the baileys/jack daniel mousse. All of the desserts were SO good but the turtle cheesecake is always my favorite. The food & amazing views make this a must every trip!
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Tankside tables, great seafoodCons:
NoneReview of Captain Cook's
Reviewed by mbelerique19 Review Date: 10/10/2017
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
We woke up extra early so we could head over and have breakfast here before Magic Kingdom opened. I had my heart set on trying the tonga toast because I had heard such great things. When it arrived, I was pretty disappointed. The banana filling was not fresh and i felt like the bread was overpowering compared to the filling. I wouldn't suggest trying the Tonga Toast from here.
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Beautiful lobby and resort viewsCons:
Dining room can be packedReview of Mara - Jambo House
Reviewed by mbelerique19 Review Date: 10/10/2017
Rating: (8) Recommended
We made the trip out to dine here because I had to try a zebra dome which was a little less than what I expected but still good. My husband at the black angus burger and found it to be okay; however the Braa chicken flatbread & BBQ pork sandwich are the real winners here. The flatbread had such good flavor from the distinct ranch sauce used and the tangy slaw of the sandwich was the right taste. It doens't hurt that this location give you the chance to explore the Animal Kingdom lodge
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Great food, not very crowdedCons:
Could be difficult to get to if you're not near Animal KingdomReview of Tony's Town Square Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by mbelerique19 Review Date: 10/10/2017
Rating: (8) Recommended
The Lady & The Tramp theme here made this a must try experience. Everything about the restaurant fits right in with the movie. Great selection of food & desserts. I had a regular pizza. My mother had the trio which she thinks was better than the lasagna from Via Napoli earlier in the trip and my husband ordered none other than the spaghetti and meatballs. The fountain/statue in the middle of the dining room really brings the whole atmosphere together. Everything about this experience was great. We will definitely keep this on our list of places to visit again.
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Cute dining room with great themeCons:
NoneReview of Be Our Guest -Counter Service Lunch
Reviewed by mbelerique19 Review Date: 10/10/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
After eating here on our honeymoon my husband talked about nothing but the turkey baguette for a year and half until we returned for our next visit. Both my husband and I ate the baguette sandwich and it was as great as we remembered. My mom ate the braise pork and was surprised by the large portion size. We sampled the master's cupcake, the strawberry cream cheese cupcake, and a chocolate cream puff for dessert. Obviously the master's cupcake was by far the best. The vanilla sponge on the strawberry cupcake was delicious as well. With 3 separate dining rooms to choose from and the quick service I have to agree with anyone who dines here, it is a MUST!
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Tableservice style at QS price, excellent food, beautiful architectureCons:
NONEReview of Rainforest Cafe
Reviewed by mbelerique19 Review Date: 10/09/2017
Rating: (7) Recommended
Our experience is what you would expect from any Rainforest Cafe. Regular food and environment that makes rainforest popular. The service was pretty slow. We didn't get sat until 30 minutes after our reservation. The food was good though. I ordered the taste the rainforest and was very pleased. The blackened tilapia was some of the best I have had. The dynamite shrimp & scallops tasted delicious. The cheese sauce was not overpowering as some have stated. My mom ordered the Mojo ribs and was pleased. My husband ate the 44 Farms burger. I would recommend this location to a family as the atmosphere is definitely kid-friendly but I wouldn't make any immediate plans after dinner because the slowness of service could definitely throw a wrench at any schedule.
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Classic Rainforest AtmosphereCons:
Slow service, a little unorganizedReviewed by mbelerique19 Review Date: 10/09/2017
Rating: (8) Recommended
We chose this restaurant to experience the great food from Yak & Yeti without having to use a tableservice credit. My mom and I both had the beef teriyaki and my husband ordered the honey chicken. The beef was better than the chicken but everything was great. The sauce wasn't over powering and the portions were big. Only thing I would have changed would be being able to eat indoors.
