Love seeing these 5 best/5 worst lists. Also enjoy the episode-long reviews of the restaurants, attractions, parks, and hotels. It gives us a really good prospective. Keep them coming!
I love watching these videos to help get excited for my upcoming trip! I think it'd be great to see a video on best emersive restaurants. You always have San Angel inn on the worst lists because of the food, but I feel like the atmosphere is so great, it's still worth visiting. :) A lot of restaurants at Disney are worth trying just because of the great theming.
My top restaurant at Disney World is Via Napoli in World Showcase Italy. It used to be Tutto Italia, but after experiencing Via Napoli a few times, I have always had amazing food there, great service, and just all-around excellent experiences. Plus, it's at least half the price to what Tutto Italia can be.
Gods Tricep I agree, but Bongos should be avoided! Worst experience in my entire life. Not one but twice, was invited by the GM to make it better, we ended up paying because he couldn't remember even after showing him the email I received from him.
California Grill is my # 1 favorite table service restaurant. I have dined here over 100 times sometimes twice a trip. The Staff is extraordinary and the food outstanding. I’ve taken 146 trips to Disney and have eaten at most table service restaurants. I find the Resort Restaurants to be amongst the best Disney offers. Jiko, Citricos, Narcoossees, Yachtsman, Kona Cafe & Chefs de France are other consistent favorites. Once I find a place I enjoy, I tend to return over and over again. That’s also reflected in my Resort choices. Our first stay at Disney World was at the Grand Floridan the month they opened. After a couple years we tried the Polynesian Resort and have stayed there on over 100 trips, all but 3 in the same room, 3501 in the Hawaii Longhouse (formally Tonga). We’ve tried the Boardwalk, Yacht Club, Beach Club, Animal Kingdom Lodge and French Quarter (which I think has the best Food Court). I’ve been to Disney Land and Disney Paris, but Disney World and the Polynesian will always be my home. Our next trip begins New Year’s Eve at the Polynesian.. I can’t wait to lock in our dining reservations!
I wish you would have place a small picture on the corner with the name so we can have a picture in our minds as we plan our first ever trip!! But thank you any ways! I watch all your videos!!
Pete, I totally agree with your #1 choice. Jiko's by far is my favorite restaurant on Disney property. I've eaten there three times a few years ago and I can still remember what I had there. The food was that memorable. The service was amazing! The waiter I had I asked for each time I went. I got him twice and would have had him each time if he hadn't been off that night. He was that amazing! I loved their wines and the waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu. I would have their zebra martini for dessert. Couldn't have too many. They were very generous on the spirits. But so so good! I could go on and on about Jiko's! I highly recommend going there! Bravo Pete! Can't wait to go back! I also agree about Boma. I've eaten breakfast there and it was fabulous!
Did you exclude Victoria & Albert's from consideration or did it not make your top 5? Best meal we have had on property was there. Glad to see Sanaa mentioned as one of our favorite's and often gets overlooked
One of these days, my wife and I are going to spend a long weekend at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, and we're not even going to the parks. Between all the features of the hotel and those restaurants, we always question ourselves about why take ourselves away from it to go to the parks. We're overdue for a laid back Disney vacation, and the AKL is the perfect place to spend it. Just gotta get all three meal reservations in place.
So glad to hear Pete's comments on Jiko. It is my absolute favorite, and our last two trips we haven't been able to make it there. I was worried it was dropping off a bit in 2013, but I've had some of my favorite nights out in Disney World at that place, and everything I ever had there was wonderful. I loved the old Chermoula Tagine Chicken dish so much I went out and bought a clay tagine make it at home. Definitely one of the most unique restaurants in the US, let alone Disney World. And though Pete does not partake of the wine, I partake for several people, and that wine list there is a thing of beauty. I challenge you to find a blend on the Captain's List that isn't just fantastic - and something you will not see at any other restaurant.
Jiko is our favorite restaurant on property, excluding Victoria and Albert's. By far, V&A is an experience without equal in terms of food, wine, and service. So deserving of their recognition as one of three AAA Five Diamond restaurants in Florida. We are looking forward to an upcoming Flying Fish dinner as well. The first time we went there with the new menu was amazing. Enjoyed the commentary, guys!
Monsieur Paul has always been my favorite, however I usually go there for special meals during the Food & Wine festival, so that may not be a fair comparison. But that is where you go to feel the clouds part and the Heavenly choir sing!
Wow! Great vid once again guys. The only complaint I have is how hungry I get watching these "best of" lists while being 1200 miles away. Nobody mentioned it but ALL the choices were hotel restaurants. Not a single park table service spot made the list. This is a great argument for setting aside days for resort hopping. Well done men and so happy to see you post Mathew! "Stay out of the damn lakes!"
We almost always do table service outside of the parks...seems like it is often quality vs. quantity for the same price. LOVE resort hopping, great point!!
Just ate at Jiko and Flying Fish back to back. I must say Flying Fish used to be my favorite restaurant on property however, JIko has really really upped their game. Both locations are Fantastic, but I must say the Boar, the fillet, and the mac and cheese I had at Jiko was one of the best meals of my life
Jiko was my first experience at a Disney Signature restaurant. I forget what I ate there since it was many years ago, but I don't think I've had a better meal since then. It was phenomenal.
I'd LOVE if you could do a "best of" Magic Kingdom Quick Service restaurants - I was sure I'd already seen one, but it was for Disneyland instead. I'm visiting March 2017 (booked Be Our Guest already, jeez) but I'd love some other suggestions. Love you guys!
First! Love your videos and the hard work that goes into making your decisions :) Cant wait until I can plan my first WDW trip and try these restaurants!
Also at Animal Kingdom, the Victory Falls Lounge is serviced by Jiko. I went recently for a quick "dinner" and everything was very tasty and of course, as the DIS Crew mentioned, the atmosphere can't be beat!
Pete, what are your thoughts on Disney transportation? We had such a bad experience trying to get to the parks from Coronado, we decided to rent our own car this time 😔 I feel like nobody really talks about this subject...
I absolutely agree, Jiko is absolutely amazing! It is probably my favorite restaurant anywhere and Sanaa has it for awesome food at a very reasonable price ... oh and the Killamaritas at Jiko/Jambo House are the best. I thought the Flying Fish was okay, but I probably won't go back myself. I'm with you in the Yatchsman, my filet has to have been one of the best I've ever had. I have never been to the other restaurants, as many times as I have been to Disney, sadly.
I had a meal with my family at Jiko in October and without a doubt the best meal and the best service of the entire trip . I cannot for the life of me remember the name of the server, i can only remember that he was from Cairo-he earned every penny and more, of his tip. The wine selection alone was spectacular (and well and truly sampled by our party of 5).
Awesome video! Love all the choices and it has encouraged me to try a few of them. On the list, the only one I have tried is O'hana. Ate there on my last trip and it was EASILY my favorite meal on property. Speaking of Disney Springs, we also ate at Splitsville and were blown away by the quality of food and service there. You wouldn't think of having great food at a bowling alley, but the sushi and pizza were mind blowing. Idea for future video: Best restaurants for families with picky eaters. This reason is the main one why I haven't tried Sanaa or Jiko. I am open to try anything, but my wife is very picky when it comes to food :(
I totally agree, the Yachtsman and Sanaa are two of my favorite resort restaurants on property. Not too sure about Citrico's, only have had bad food there, but either than that...I can't wait to try the new Flying Fish, your review of it last month inspired me to book a dinner there for my upcoming Disney vacation (it's this week, so excited!)
I always enjoy your best and worsts and especially enjoy comparing notes with you! It's so interesting to see how best and worst is really dependent on personal experiences, as you guys often state. For example, I've actually had to put Sanaa on my worst list. I've been three times. The first time the service was atrocious (our waiter actually bragged to us about how much he preferred waiting tables at Universal CityWalk, and he was loud and obnoxious, AND it took over an hour to get our food) and the meals were okay. The second and third times, the main dishes were awful -- I had salmon that was so dry I had to drown it in butter (that I had to request and they gave me a problem about) just to get it down (shame on me for ordering the same dish twice, hoping it would be better the second time). I recommend Sanaa only for the fabulous Naan Bread Service with the 12 sauces. That, in my opinion, is the only consistently good thing about this place other than the view, and now I take my friends there ONLY for that (and the African wines) and just avoid the main menu. On the other hand, we've never had a bad experience at Boatwright's, and have never had bad food there (it may be because we only usually order the filet mignon and the crawfish mac & cheese), and we've always found the service top notch (believe it or not I make a point to take friends there and have been there eight or nine times). I imagine if I go to BW's two or three more times and they bomb, I may reconsider, but so far that's yet to happen. The California Grill has also been exceptionally, consistently awesome for us. Thank you so much for doing a great job and keep up the good work!
You should consider making separate lists for table service restaurants and signature dining restaurants. A lot of your choices require 2 credits on the dining plan and a lot of potential tourists don't know this when they watch these lists.
We went to Ohana for the first time in August. We were so impressed that we changed one of our later dinner reservations so that we could go back to Ohana
My favorites so far is Yak and Yeti at AK, and Bomas at AK Lodge. I also love the burgers at Sci Fi Restaurant at Hollywood Studios. All of these are reasonably priced.
You know what's so funny to me about 'Ohana is that I went in 2010ish and thought it was fantastic. Went in 2013 and was really confused as to why it was so bad. Gave it another chance in 2015 and was BLOWN AWAY. So something definitely changed there, but I'm not complaining (anymore). I also ate at Kona for the first time in February of 2017 and thought it was fantastic as well. We all split some sushi, dessert, and coffee, had a fantastic time, and enjoyed it a lot.
Thank you for this list. I am so excited that on my upcoming trip, I'm going to have a chance to dine at TWO of the places among both "top five" lists: these being the Ohana at Polynesian Resort and Jiko at Animal Kingdom.
You can order the bread pudding at the bar at "Ohana, as well as the wings. So if you can't get a reservation at 'Ohana, eat wings and bread pudding at the bar. Also, we ate at Kona and requested the noodles from "Ohana, and they brought them!
When at Disney I like going to the more welcoming restaurants so O'hana has always been a favorite. that being said we have gone to California Grill and enjoyed it as well as Narcoossee's. So there r 3 of my favs so the other two would be Olivia's and (not one of your favs) Maya Grill.
I had one issue at Jiko; they didn't take my cell number down correctly, so we waited an extra 45 minutes before we discovered they had been calling the wrong number multiple times, thinking we were no shows. They made it up to us by seating us as soon as possible and throwing in the Taste of Africa sampler for free. Other than that wait, loved everything about it.
Hey Pete, love your reviews and opinion BUT......regarding the Flying Fish in saying you need to go back several more times, take it from the average traveler, we have not been back since 2009, going back this year and booked a dinner there on the recommendation of your review. I understand the need for consistency but the average traveler usually have 2 MAYBE 2 shots.....just letting you know, love, love your shows!
we are going in may and we made reservations at Boma, Ohana, Kona ,The brown derby ,California grill ,Be our Guest ,The royal table ,Chef Mickey, Olivia's, Spirit of Aloha, yaki and yeti and sci-fi drive in . we are doing both breakfast and dinner at Ohana and be our Guest. Also doing dinner at Le Cellia it's our first time at all of them hope they r good also our first time doing the deluxe dining plan so exited Thank u for this video it really helped me decide what restaurants we picked !!!
I was surprised you did not include Victoria and Albert’s at the Grand Floridian Hotel. Is there some reason for this exclusion? Apart from the fact that it is beyond what most people can afford, it is right up there with French Laundry Restaurant in the Napa Valley, Ca.
Interesting choices, all good of course. Ibtoo am a fan of Jiko snd Sanaa. Curious that Victoria and Albert's didn't make the list, it's hands down the best dining experience in all of Disney.
California Grill is a great restaurant, but they served my wife Garlic even though she said she had an allergy. She was not able to go to the parks the next day and luckily did not have to go to the hospital. We can not go back even though we loved the food just due to staff training issues...
'Ohana is wonderful, but beware shellfish allergy folk: be alert and cover your plate when the shrimp comes around as they will hold the shrimp over your plate over and over and over again, no matter how many times you tell them you have an allergy.
I can’t watch to try Jiko on next trip. In fact I want to go to every one of these. CG is hands down our favorite so far but hey we have only been to WDW 3 times
Hey guys!! I thoroughly enjoy your videos! Me and my fiancé which are from Norway and Iceland respectively, try to make it to WDW three to four weeks a year at least (we recently just became DVC members so that makes it a bit easier). But just as a follow up; we are definitely going to try all of these restaurant the next time we go I February best year, but is there any preference as far as lunch or dinner go on these? Is there anyone you would definitely recommend doing one over the other at? Once again amazing videos, and I will now use this as my new reference😁
i LOVE Boma. Haven't eaten at Sanaa or Jiko. But I love Indian food and eat it a lot at home. So when I'm on vacation I like to do other things. No Le Cellier? That Filet with wild mushroom risotto is bank! I've given up pork and beef and I will eat a steak at Le Cellier. one a year isn't too bad right?
Would you say that these table service restaurants are are top 5 quality for any meal time (whether breakfast lunch or dinner if they serve are 3 mealtimes)? Or would you say these reviews are dinner specific? I am a WDW newbie getting ready to make my first ADR's. I am used to DL where I know exactly which spots are best and which are better for breakfast or dinner and I am hoping to make the most of my table service choices.
Only been to Ohana once in 2014 and half the family got food poisoning, would be interesting to know if we were there before it improved or if it was just an off day
I'm surprised Fulton's Crabhouse hasn't been on their worst lists. I know it's been recently redone and rebranded so maybe that's why they don't include it. Atmosphere was dark and dirty and the food tasted like it was straight off a Sysco truck.
I love this best and worst series, I hope they continue to do more of these!
me too!! even when I disagree, it's great insight!!!! And....I usually don't disagree, but living in Nebraska any advice is always welcome!
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Me too!
hey jess you might need to keep stuff like that to yourself from now on. just sayin...
But if you're still feeling kinda raw about it then we can talk via facebook
hey srry lol my dad was wrecking my moms face
Love seeing these 5 best/5 worst lists. Also enjoy the episode-long reviews of the restaurants, attractions, parks, and hotels. It gives us a really good prospective. Keep them coming!
I love watching these videos to help get excited for my upcoming trip! I think it'd be great to see a video on best emersive restaurants. You always have San Angel inn on the worst lists because of the food, but I feel like the atmosphere is so great, it's still worth visiting. :) A lot of restaurants at Disney are worth trying just because of the great theming.
My top restaurant at Disney World is Via Napoli in World Showcase Italy. It used to be Tutto Italia, but after experiencing Via Napoli a few times, I have always had amazing food there, great service, and just all-around excellent experiences. Plus, it's at least half the price to what Tutto Italia can be.
It would be awesome if you guys could do a top top-five restaurants at Disney springs for your next video!
Awesome Suggestion. We'll keep this in mind!
Gods Tricep I agree, but Bongos should be avoided! Worst experience in my entire life. Not one but twice, was invited by the GM to make it better, we ended up paying because he couldn't remember even after showing him the email I received from him.
+Armando Bailon I well keep that in mind! Sorry about your experience that must have really been a let down.
The Boat House is my Top in Disney Springs!
It would be "awesome" if you could grow tf up!!!!!
Please do a best/worst of buffet restaurants!
JunkDrawer plenty of them
they’re all bad
please go tf on somewhere u booger
California Grill is my # 1 favorite table service restaurant. I have dined here over 100 times sometimes twice a trip. The Staff is extraordinary and the food outstanding. I’ve taken 146 trips to Disney and have eaten at most table service restaurants. I find the Resort Restaurants to be amongst the best Disney offers.
Jiko, Citricos, Narcoossees, Yachtsman, Kona Cafe & Chefs de France are other consistent favorites. Once I find a place I enjoy, I tend to return over and over again.
That’s also reflected in my Resort choices. Our first stay at Disney World was at the Grand Floridan the month they opened. After a couple years we tried the Polynesian Resort and have stayed there on over 100 trips, all but 3 in the same room, 3501 in the Hawaii Longhouse (formally Tonga). We’ve tried the Boardwalk, Yacht Club, Beach Club, Animal Kingdom Lodge and French Quarter (which I think has the best Food Court). I’ve been to Disney Land and Disney Paris, but Disney World and the Polynesian will always be my home.
Our next trip begins New Year’s Eve at the Polynesian.. I can’t wait to lock in our dining reservations!
I wish you would have place a small picture on the corner with the name so we can have a picture in our minds as we plan our first ever trip!! But thank you any ways! I watch all your videos!!
Do a list of top 5 quick service restaurants on property.
"Do a list of STFU" they dont want to hear your bullfack
What about Wave at the contemporary? That is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in all of disney. I am very surprised.
Pete, I totally agree with your #1 choice. Jiko's by far is my favorite restaurant on Disney property. I've eaten there three times a few years ago and I can still remember what I had there. The food was that memorable. The service was amazing! The waiter I had I asked for each time I went. I got him twice and would have had him each time if he hadn't been off that night. He was that amazing! I loved their wines and the waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu. I would have their zebra martini for dessert. Couldn't have too many. They were very generous on the spirits. But so so good! I could go on and on about Jiko's! I highly recommend going there! Bravo Pete! Can't wait to go back! I also agree about Boma. I've eaten breakfast there and it was fabulous!
Did you exclude Victoria & Albert's from consideration or did it not make your top 5? Best meal we have had on property was there. Glad to see Sanaa mentioned as one of our favorite's and often gets overlooked
One of these days, my wife and I are going to spend a long weekend at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, and we're not even going to the parks. Between all the features of the hotel and those restaurants, we always question ourselves about why take ourselves away from it to go to the parks. We're overdue for a laid back Disney vacation, and the AKL is the perfect place to spend it. Just gotta get all three meal reservations in place.
So glad to hear Pete's comments on Jiko. It is my absolute favorite, and our last two trips we haven't been able to make it there. I was worried it was dropping off a bit in 2013, but I've had some of my favorite nights out in Disney World at that place, and everything I ever had there was wonderful. I loved the old Chermoula Tagine Chicken dish so much I went out and bought a clay tagine make it at home. Definitely one of the most unique restaurants in the US, let alone Disney World. And though Pete does not partake of the wine, I partake for several people, and that wine list there is a thing of beauty. I challenge you to find a blend on the Captain's List that isn't just fantastic - and something you will not see at any other restaurant.
Jiko is our favorite restaurant on property, excluding Victoria and Albert's. By far, V&A is an experience without equal in terms of food, wine, and service. So deserving of their recognition as one of three AAA Five Diamond restaurants in Florida. We are looking forward to an upcoming Flying Fish dinner as well. The first time we went there with the new menu was amazing. Enjoyed the commentary, guys!
Monsieur Paul has always been my favorite, however I usually go there for special meals during the Food & Wine festival, so that may not be a fair comparison. But that is where you go to feel the clouds part and the Heavenly choir sing!
I really love these programs. You seem very honest and I will definitely be eating in Animal Kingdom Lounge.
Wow! Great vid once again guys. The only complaint I have is how hungry I get watching these "best of" lists while being 1200 miles away. Nobody mentioned it but ALL the choices were hotel restaurants. Not a single park table service spot made the list. This is a great argument for setting aside days for resort hopping. Well done men and so happy to see you post Mathew! "Stay out of the damn lakes!"
We almost always do table service outside of the parks...seems like it is often quality vs. quantity for the same price. LOVE resort hopping, great point!!
I totally agree with Jiko as your number 1 pick Pete. Ate there in June and was blown away
Would be awesome to see a video on best and worst restaurants in world showcase or rank them in some way.
I *LOVE* these "Best and Worst" segments. Please keep producing this type of material. I love it!!!!
Have to give another vote for Il Mulino. We ate there on our honeymoon last October and it was one of our favorite meals of the whole trip.
Pete - love to see you do an in restaurant review of Jiko.
Jiko is the best, for sure. Never had a bad experience there, and that Chocolate pot de creme is amazing.
These segments are fantastic! I have not had the chance to eat at most of these places, but I am looking forward to them now.
Just ate at Jiko and Flying Fish back to back. I must say Flying Fish used to be my favorite restaurant on property however, JIko has really really upped their game. Both locations are Fantastic, but I must say the Boar, the fillet, and the mac and cheese I had at Jiko was one of the best meals of my life
My favorite restaurant altogether is Be Our Guest. They just NAILED the atmosphere and the food is great (especially the grey stuff).
Jiko's was outstanding for us in September 2015 also. Citricos was a close second! Loved them.
Why would Victoria and Alberts not make any of your 2 lists?
O'hana rushed us so badly through our meal the last time we were there, we've never been back. It has been 3 years now.
y'all are really helping me plan my first trip for our anniversary! thank you!
I love Olivia's at Old Key West, truly a hidden gem!
I still get the Mac and cheese with the filet and the red wine reduction lol! I thought I was the only one.
Jiko was my first experience at a Disney Signature restaurant. I forget what I ate there since it was many years ago, but I don't think I've had a better meal since then. It was phenomenal.
I'd LOVE if you could do a "best of" Magic Kingdom Quick Service restaurants - I was sure I'd already seen one, but it was for Disneyland instead. I'm visiting March 2017 (booked Be Our Guest already, jeez) but I'd love some other suggestions. Love you guys!
Love these lists. Keep up the great work, guys.
The Oak Fired Filet Mignon with the macaroni bed and red wine reduction is back on the menu at Jiko! Had it last Tuesday :D
":D" seriously? come tf on man. I swear on my momma grave that i'll beat your cans in
RIP Oliver. No he's not dead, but he left the channel and I miss him!
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Love your videos and the hard work that goes into making your decisions :) Cant wait until I can plan my first WDW trip and try these restaurants!
Also at Animal Kingdom, the Victory Falls Lounge is serviced by Jiko. I went recently for a quick "dinner" and everything was very tasty and of course, as the DIS Crew mentioned, the atmosphere can't be beat!
Miss you, Oliver.
Pete, what are your thoughts on Disney transportation? We had such a bad experience trying to get to the parks from Coronado, we decided to rent our own car this time 😔
I feel like nobody really talks about this subject...
Hey, thank you so much for these videos. So helpful! Do one of table services inside the parks!!!
I absolutely agree, Jiko is absolutely amazing! It is probably my favorite restaurant anywhere and Sanaa has it for awesome food at a very reasonable price ... oh and the Killamaritas at Jiko/Jambo House are the best.
I thought the Flying Fish was okay, but I probably won't go back myself. I'm with you in the Yatchsman, my filet has to have been one of the best I've ever had. I have never been to the other restaurants, as many times as I have been to Disney, sadly.
Went to Jiko a few years ago for the first time. Wow! That is the place you go to get real fine dining experience without all the noise!
I had a meal with my family at Jiko in October and without a doubt the best meal and the best service of the entire trip . I cannot for the life of me remember the name of the server, i can only remember that he was from Cairo-he earned every penny and more, of his tip. The wine selection alone was spectacular (and well and truly sampled by our party of 5).
Awesome video! Love all the choices and it has encouraged me to try a few of them. On the list, the only one I have tried is O'hana. Ate there on my last trip and it was EASILY my favorite meal on property. Speaking of Disney Springs, we also ate at Splitsville and were blown away by the quality of food and service there. You wouldn't think of having great food at a bowling alley, but the sushi and pizza were mind blowing. Idea for future video: Best restaurants for families with picky eaters. This reason is the main one why I haven't tried Sanaa or Jiko. I am open to try anything, but my wife is very picky when it comes to food :(
Olivia's is my family favorite, we go every time undisputed!
I totally agree, the Yachtsman and Sanaa are two of my favorite resort restaurants on property. Not too sure about Citrico's, only have had bad food there, but either than that...I can't wait to try the new Flying Fish, your review of it last month inspired me to book a dinner there for my upcoming Disney vacation (it's this week, so excited!)
I always enjoy your best and worsts and especially enjoy comparing notes with you! It's so interesting to see how best and worst is really dependent on personal experiences, as you guys often state. For example, I've actually had to put Sanaa on my worst list. I've been three times. The first time the service was atrocious (our waiter actually bragged to us about how much he preferred waiting tables at Universal CityWalk, and he was loud and obnoxious, AND it took over an hour to get our food) and the meals were okay. The second and third times, the main dishes were awful -- I had salmon that was so dry I had to drown it in butter (that I had to request and they gave me a problem about) just to get it down (shame on me for ordering the same dish twice, hoping it would be better the second time). I recommend Sanaa only for the fabulous Naan Bread Service with the 12 sauces. That, in my opinion, is the only consistently good thing about this place other than the view, and now I take my friends there ONLY for that (and the African wines) and just avoid the main menu. On the other hand, we've never had a bad experience at Boatwright's, and have never had bad food there (it may be because we only usually order the filet mignon and the crawfish mac & cheese), and we've always found the service top notch (believe it or not I make a point to take friends there and have been there eight or nine times). I imagine if I go to BW's two or three more times and they bomb, I may reconsider, but so far that's yet to happen. The California Grill has also been exceptionally, consistently awesome for us. Thank you so much for doing a great job and keep up the good work!
You should consider making separate lists for table service restaurants and signature dining restaurants. A lot of your choices require 2 credits on the dining plan and a lot of potential tourists don't know this when they watch these lists.
This video should have come with snacks. Making me hungry :D
We went to Ohana for the first time in August. We were so impressed that we changed one of our later dinner reservations so that we could go back to Ohana
My favorites so far is Yak and Yeti at AK, and Bomas at AK Lodge. I also love the burgers at Sci Fi Restaurant at Hollywood Studios. All of these are reasonably priced.
You know what's so funny to me about 'Ohana is that I went in 2010ish and thought it was fantastic. Went in 2013 and was really confused as to why it was so bad. Gave it another chance in 2015 and was BLOWN AWAY. So something definitely changed there, but I'm not complaining (anymore). I also ate at Kona for the first time in February of 2017 and thought it was fantastic as well. We all split some sushi, dessert, and coffee, had a fantastic time, and enjoyed it a lot.
Thank you for this list. I am so excited that on my upcoming trip, I'm going to have a chance to dine at TWO of the places among both "top five" lists: these being the Ohana at Polynesian Resort and Jiko at Animal Kingdom.
I love Boma at animal kingdom lodge and their rotating menu!
You can order the bread pudding at the bar at "Ohana, as well as the wings. So if you can't get a reservation at 'Ohana, eat wings and bread pudding at the bar. Also, we ate at Kona and requested the noodles from "Ohana, and they brought them!
i honestly love the sushi place at epcot im a sushi ho
Watching my son enjoy his steak at Yachtsman in Sept. makes that number one for me. Best steak in his life.
When at Disney I like going to the more welcoming restaurants so O'hana has always been a favorite. that being said we have gone to California Grill and enjoyed it as well as Narcoossee's. So there r 3 of my favs so the other two would be Olivia's and (not one of your favs) Maya Grill.
I had one issue at Jiko; they didn't take my cell number down correctly, so we waited an extra 45 minutes before we discovered they had been calling the wrong number multiple times, thinking we were no shows. They made it up to us by seating us as soon as possible and throwing in the Taste of Africa sampler for free. Other than that wait, loved everything about it.
you need pic. of some of the food served
Hey Pete, love your reviews and opinion BUT......regarding the Flying Fish in saying you need to go back several more times, take it from the average traveler, we have not been back since 2009, going back this year and booked a dinner there on the recommendation of your review. I understand the need for consistency but the average traveler usually have 2 MAYBE 2 shots.....just letting you know, love, love your shows!
we are going in may and we made reservations at Boma, Ohana, Kona ,The brown derby ,California grill ,Be our Guest ,The royal table ,Chef Mickey, Olivia's, Spirit of Aloha, yaki and yeti and sci-fi drive in . we are doing both breakfast and dinner at Ohana and be our Guest. Also doing dinner at Le Cellia it's our first time at all of them hope they r good also our first time doing the deluxe dining plan so exited Thank u for this video it really helped me decide what restaurants we picked !!!
Can you do your top 5 best & worse desserts or snacks?
Do the best and worst of off site resort hotels!best show on the web!!!!!!
Great lists. I agree with all assessments.
1. California Grille 2. Narcosses 3 Yachtsman Steakhouse 4. Citrocs 5 Flying Fish
Hey Pete and Oliver......time to try Victoria and Albert......worth every penny!
Great video, thank you!
I was surprised you did not include Victoria and Albert’s at the Grand Floridian Hotel. Is there some reason for this exclusion? Apart from the fact that it is beyond what most people can afford, it is right up there with French Laundry Restaurant in the Napa Valley, Ca.
Victoria's and Albert's should have been number one!
The bread pudding is also now at trail’s end at fort wilderness resort and campground.
TOTALLY agree with Jiko! I had one of the best meals of my life there.
Would you guys do a Best/Worst table service/counter service series for the Universal Edition?
Tiffins inside the animal kingdom in discovery island. by far one of the best.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!!
Interesting choices, all good of course. Ibtoo am a fan of Jiko snd Sanaa.
Curious that Victoria and Albert's didn't make the list, it's hands down the best dining experience in all of Disney.
Damn it now I'm starving!! LOL
California Grill is a great restaurant, but they served my wife Garlic even though she said she had an allergy. She was not able to go to the parks the next day and luckily did not have to go to the hospital. We can not go back even though we loved the food just due to staff training issues...
'Ohana is wonderful, but beware shellfish allergy folk: be alert and cover your plate when the shrimp comes around as they will hold the shrimp over your plate over and over and over again, no matter how many times you tell them you have an allergy.
I can’t watch to try Jiko on next trip. In fact I want to go to every one of these. CG is hands down our favorite so far but hey we have only been to WDW 3 times
Please do an updated version of this video 🙏🙏🙏
love Jikko best meal ive ever had.
Wow Pete!! I thought you or Oliver were going to pick Victoria & Alberts as your number one or in the top three. LOL.
Can you guys do an update on Disney Quest? I hear Nba pulled out of what was going to happen.
Yes sir the Monk fish was outstanding at Jiko and Yachtsman was great but yes very expensive but great !!!
Hey guys!! I thoroughly enjoy your videos! Me and my fiancé which are from Norway and Iceland respectively, try to make it to WDW three to four weeks a year at least (we recently just became DVC members so that makes it a bit easier). But just as a follow up; we are definitely going to try all of these restaurant the next time we go I February best year, but is there any preference as far as lunch or dinner go on these? Is there anyone you would definitely recommend doing one over the other at? Once again amazing videos, and I will now use this as my new reference😁
i LOVE Boma. Haven't eaten at Sanaa or Jiko. But I love Indian food and eat it a lot at home. So when I'm on vacation I like to do other things. No Le Cellier? That Filet with wild mushroom risotto is bank! I've given up pork and beef and I will eat a steak at Le Cellier. one a year isn't too bad right?
Would you say that these table service restaurants are are top 5 quality for any meal time (whether breakfast lunch or dinner if they serve are 3 mealtimes)? Or would you say these reviews are dinner specific?
I am a WDW newbie getting ready to make my first ADR's. I am used to DL where I know exactly which spots are best and which are better for breakfast or dinner and I am hoping to make the most of my table service choices.
Only been to Ohana once in 2014 and half the family got food poisoning, would be interesting to know if we were there before it improved or if it was just an off day
I'm watching this again today (May 2018) and have yet to ever hear the DIS even mention Victoria and Alberts. Why is that?
i would love a top 5 changes of heart (like the ohana one) and a top 5 worst that were at one time good but dropped down
Is Victoria and Albert's considered table service, or is it a different category?
Table service of the best kind!
I'm surprised Fulton's Crabhouse hasn't been on their worst lists. I know it's been recently redone and rebranded so maybe that's why they don't include it. Atmosphere was dark and dirty and the food tasted like it was straight off a Sysco truck.
Thanx guys :) xx
Damn you lol! I'm making a list now we are going there in a couple of weeks.
The breakfast at Ohana is my favorite, what about Le Cellier though?
Is that not at Epcot? This was for resort restaurants only.
cookes of dublin and the liberty tree tavern are two of the best resturants about