Reviews of Skipper Canteen
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Reviewed by Darikraphael Review Date: 02/16/2025
Rating: (8) Recommended
Our party of four adults ate here on August 24th of 2024. We had never been here before and were hoping that we might find it a go-to table service location for future visits. In our opinion, the Magic Kingdom restaurant choices are a bit lackluster and a reliably good place to eat would be welcome. Although not spectacular, Skipper Canteen was good enough to merit consideration the next time we are lucky enough to visit WDW.
The theming fit well with the Jungle Cruise vibe and our server was engaging with an appropriately corny sense of humor. It felt like our "captain" on the Jungle Cruise ride followed us to the restaurant to be our server.
The appetizers we ordered were the "secret" menu bread, the Jungle Green salad, and the Cachapas. The bread was the stand out here and the mixed greens appealed to the salad junkie in our party. The Cachapas were OK, but we all thought they could be a bit more flavorful.
Our two less adventurous diners ordered the Dr. Falls Signature steak. They got more than they bargained for because the seasoning was a little bolder than they expected. However, they both enjoyed it and said they would order it again if they ate here in the future. The sustainable fish was sea bass and it was excellent. The ginger lemon grass broth really complimented the fish. Our father ordered the Baa Baa lamb chops (which sadly no longer seem to be on the menu) and thoroughly enjoyed them.
We ordered three of the desserts; the Coconut Bar, the Kangaloosh!, and the lime panna cotta. The Coconut bar was so-so, but the two others were better than we expected. All of us said we would order the Kangaloosh on future visits.
Probably the most disappointing element of the meal were the cocktails. We tried all four on the menu and they were all a miss for us. We also tried a glass of the Spice Route Chakalaka and were underwhelmed. Like the cocktails, it was a little too sweet for us.
Overall, we enjoyed our meal here and would definitely try it again. However, we are still searching for the holy grail of Magic Kingdom eateries.
Pros:
1) The atmosphere and the service were appropriate to the theming. 2) Most of the dishes were very good with a wide range of available flavors.Cons:
1) Picky eaters may struggle here. 2) The cocktail menu could have been more inspired.Reviewed by KyleM Review Date: 02/16/2024
Rating: (6) Recommended
My family and I ate here on our last trip. Over all liked the experience. Food was good but had a limited menu.
Pros:
Fun theme and fun cast members.Cons:
Limited menu especially for gluten allergy.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 01/18/2024
Rating: (10) Recommended
Me an 11 year old middle school boy loved the jr steak and the secret cheese bread that I ate most of
Pros:
Secret cheese bread is so good the nille nelie noodle bowl is something my mom loved and I got the jr steak and it was cooked to perfectionCons:
No cons for meReviewed by LisaS Review Date: 10/29/2023
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
I ate here in 2021 and really enjoyed it. Just ate here again in Oct 2023, and while the service was great, the food was cold and underwhelming. I had the hangar steak. Aside from being cold, it needed a sauce of some kind. Also, it was served on a bed of (cold) fries that were no different than the usual quick service fries. To be fair, the people I was with seemed to enjoy their entrees more than I enjoyed mine.
Pros:
Theming and serviceCons:
Cold food.Reviewed by MadisonDuPree Review Date: 10/11/2023
Rating: (9) Recommended
I wasn't sure what to expect when I first ate here but I LOVED it. The food is interesting yet accessible and I found myself spending so much time just looking at all of the items hanging on the walls and asking about them. The servers were also incredible!
Pros:
Great service, quality food for a reasonable prices, something for everyone, interesting theming.Cons:
Theming not specific to any movie or character but it's great none the less.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/29/2023
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
Skipper's Canteen was the only disappointment from our recent trip to Disney. We expected a Jungle Cruise theme with castmembers bringing a lot of puns and jokes. Our waiter provided ZERO of this. The theming was disappointing inside as well, as we were seated in a bland room. The food was not terrible, but it didn't really blow anybody in our group away. I had the pork dish and it was pretty decent.
Pros:
Pork dish, Cheese Bread AppetizerCons:
ThemingReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/04/2023
Rating: (8) Recommended
Such an interesting place to eat! Great food and great service!
Pros:
Food, location, service.Cons:
May not be for the pickiest eaterReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 08/09/2023
Rating: (8) Recommended
In my opinion, Skipper's Canteen is the BEST restaurant in Magic Kingdom. The food is a bit more on the adventurous side. I love the references to Jungle Cruise and all of hidden tidbits (library corridor?) Servers are great.
Pros:
Creative menu- well executed, fun theme (for teens and up), booze (and full bar with tasty cocktails.)Cons:
Might be too adventurous for young explorers, price.Reviewed by Disnerd113 Review Date: 08/08/2023
Rating: (6) Not Recommended
Once was enough. Food is bland. Service was rushed. We ordered chicken and rice, and lamb chops.
Pros:
They had a reservation available for time we wanted.Cons:
Expensive and tastelessReviewed by TouristAggie Review Date: 04/18/2023
Rating: (9) Recommended
Best restaurant in MK
