I'm not scared of anyone and I am extremely introverted. It's just way too much hassle and energy expense for the sort of reward I don't really desire. I barely want to talk to the people I know well, much less complete strangers. At best there will be confusion because I'm socially weird, and at worst I will inadvertently insult the other person somethow. Nah. Not worth the hassle.
Professional baker here. As I was taught, the difference between a crepe and a galette is that crepes usually have a sweet filling (though Americans like to put savoury in it and call it a crepe, crepes usually come with powdered sugar on top, or they're filled with ingredients like caramel, chocolate, and fruit, making them a classic French dessert.) and galettes are savoury and they can come with a small hole in the middle where there's a fried egg over melted cheese. Classic versions have ham and cheese. Yes, galettes are usually made with buckwheat flour, (but not always) but that's because they have savoury fillings. The buckwheat gives it a dark, nutty flavour that pairs well with meat and cheese. But that's just what I was taught and these days, culinary rules are just a suggestion. :)
You're right! The word galette is used to differentiate savory buckwheat "crepes" and sweet ones. It can refer to the buckwheat element exclusively though, depending on the context. If I say (in french): "I'll have a banana and nutella Galette", the waiter/waitress will understand that I'm asking for a Buckwheat "crepe". Relatively rare occurence, but possible.
They’re made with savoury toppings because the buckwheat is a stronger flavour, it’s not the other way around. A traditional one is always made with buckwheat and only variants aren’t. This is the actual difference between the 2. Your instructor needlessly complicated things and outright gave you incorrect information in some parts. Culinary rules in French cooking are rules. They’re very strict about that. Baking in general is more of a science than a random recipe, as a professional baker, you should know that winging it in a baking recipe, doesn’t work.
I first went to the Biergarten when I was 8 and regularly visited into my teenage years... those guys are the same Polka musicians I grew up with 😢 I'm in my mid thirties now! So heartwarming to see them.
My son and I were lucky enough to score reservations for the space 220 lounge when we were out there earlier this month. And our server told us we could order anything we wanted off the main menu and the lounge menu.
Even the worst EPCOT dining location is better than sitting in your office with a reheated meal you brought in from home... thank you for this entertaining and informative video. Looking forward to getting to visit some of these eats in a few months. :)
As a canadian, it always impresses me that a restaurant based on our cuisine manages to come on top in many of those rankings when the competition includes countries like France, Morocco, Japan, Italy, China and Mexico.
I have had only two meals that failed to meet my expectations. 1) Le Cellier Restaurant - the service was poor (rude) and the food (I had a steak) was not prepared properly - over cooked. I did like the cheese soup. 2) Coral Reef - the service was rushed and the food was just okay. I accept that my experience at Le Cellier may have been a one-off, but I just can't go back again, which makes more room for everyone else. For the most part - the other places we have eaten live up to expectation. Great video as always.
We had the same poor experience at Le Cellier. The steak was cooked at right temp (MedRare) but somehow it was dry and flavorless. This was sson after they reopened from Covid and I guessed that the steaks were old, frozen?? For the price I just can't see us ever returning.
As Florida Annual Passholders, we go to Biergarten all the time as our date night. My husband went to college in Germany, so we do it for a touch of the past. I definitely recognize many staff there now, but they’re always attentive. This week I’m taking him to Le Cellier for lunch for the first time. Can’t wait to try it!
We ate at Space 220 lounge on 1/17/24 and they’ve just changed what you can order in the lounge. We were able to order entrees from the dining room menu.
I have to stand up for Teppan Edo. We have a very large family and we booked lunch here in the middle of a hot day at Epcot. We had an entire table all to ourselves and my kids loved the food!!! Japanese food and sushi is always their favorite food to eat anywhere. They also really enjoyed the show! It was such an enjoyable break in our day and we all left super full! We didn’t need to eat the rest of the day. My kids still talk about it fondly. It was one of their favorite Disney experiences. 😊
Yeah these are just her opinions and we know better 😂. She used to say Tony’s was wack and it’s always been my fav and now she saying it’s great bc of a few new menu items. It’s not just the food it’s the whole experience esp with the servers and how the Disney magic IS in every Disney restraunt!!!
When I was there (also with a big group of relatives) our waitress sang in the middle of her performance/cooking! Being japanese, her English was a bit hard to understand, but she had such a beautiful voice. And it was such an unexpected surprise. She was making a snowman out of rice and suddenly started singing “do you want to build a snowman?” So cute, and you’d only see that in a Disney restaurant😊
Teppan Edo should have been in the top ten. We go there everytime and have never had a bad meal. The reason for it being ranked low didn't make sense compared to the other places, like the smokehouse.
Le Celier is also my absolute favorite restaurant. My wife and I were with my mum in EPCOT years ago and were looking for a late lunch . I really wanted to eat here but we had no reservations. I went up an on the off chance asked if they had a table for 3 and they did! We were so excited and had the best meal ever. Since then we have eaten there again and it's still great-- never disappoints. Thanks for your reviews.
I love Garden Grill, too and we had a delicious meal there and the characters were great. However, my hubby and I must be getting a bit old because when we left, we felt a little like we had just stepped off a boat. I think- as crazy as this sounds- we were a little off from the movement of the restaurant. Granted- it barely spins, but we both felt a little funny afterward. However, if you're not wacky like us- you'll love it. We also enjoyed riding the "Living with the Land" ride to see where the food came from. Looking forward to trying other recommendations on this list soon when we travel with a big group that includes kiddos and grandparents. Thanks for the tips!
This is the first time I feel like you’ve been genuinely thoroughly honest about the prices and quality of food and I really appreciate that. Good list for good reasons
Teppan edo was a lot of fun on our honeymoon, the sword fish is still something my husband talks about 10 years later. But I can see what you mean now that we have littles, it’s probably not something we’d pick.
My family came to visit over Christmas (I’m a cast member) and we went to Le Cellier for that nice “splurge” dinner. The parks were insanely busy in December so the wait for our table and food, much like the wait for everything else in the parks, was on the longer side. However… oh my goodness gracious, was the meal worth the wait. Everything from the bread and appetizers to the wine was delicious, and the steak was some of the best we’ve ever had. And it’s true, the staff really are as wonderful as you would expect the staff at a fine Canadian restaurant to be. The only negative (aside from the wait) was that we didn’t leave room for dessert and had to pass on the maple crème brulee😂 all in all, I’m thrilled to see it at the top of the list. 10/10 would recommend!
Chefs de France was a big let down when we are there pre-pandemic after the Disney marathon. That was obviously a few years ago so things can change, but at that point, we really wished we'd have gone to Le Cellier for our celebration dinner.
To be fair to Teppan Edo, we don't have that where I live, so it is on my wish list to try since I've always wanted to experience it. We decided to go wait to eat at the bar in Space 220 instead when we went. Maybe I'll head some place else in the US to try Benni Hanna, there's so many other things I want to try in Epcot like the Beergarten and actually eating in Space 220 before I get to it.
People like yourself who can’t access one, is why it will stay open. The concept is a great one. It’s just spending so much on something that’s uncomfortable for most, while also taking up time, after you’ve spent so much to be where you are in the first place will always be the wrong choice. She did say it was a hot take though.
I took a trip to WDW last year in March and i chose Le Cellier as my birthday meal! it was such a great meal and i got to use a 50% off holiday coupon since im a Disneyland cast member! its so hard to pick where to eat in epcot since there are so many options! happy to know i made a good choice. thanks for the videos!
33:00 You forgot the best pro for eating at Akershus: It's the only place in EPCOT (or at least the World Showcase) that serves fish and seafood for breakfast!
I’ve gone to Biergarten as a solo diner every year since 2007. Before the pandemic I’ve been sat with other groups at a table of 8. Since the pandemic, they’ve made the tables smaller and seat me alone. The shared tables are no longer a thing.
I love your videos -- so fun, informative and approachable. Here's a video idea for you to consider (that I don't believe you've done before): the best bathrooms in each of the WDW parks. (For instance, I love the bathrooms near the Odyssey building in Epcot because there's never anyone in there, it's huge and, most importantly, IT'S QUIET (and you can actually take a quick break from all the noise.) Anyway, keep doing what you're doing, DFB!
4:20 pet peeve alert. It's called Teppan Edo because the food is cooked by Teppan chefs using a teppanyaki grill. It's NOT hibachi. Disney even describes it as such (Teppan-yaki style). Sorry, I just came from Japan and so when I see people calling that hibachi, it kinda irks me now. It's become this Americanized catch-all that's used incorrectly.
I laughed so hard at “Becky from accounting.” Literally 5 minutes before I watched this video a coworker and I were joking that accounting must have gone to happy hour early again.
thank you! thank you! thank you! we are in Carribean Beach Resort for all of next week...very helpful! one request: can you please make a video on best desserts at the over-the-counter/snack bars at Epcot?
I saw one of your videos back in 2019 and made it a point to try garden grill. It has been one of my favorites ever since!! I knew it would be one of the top ones in this video 😂
In my opinion, Takumi-Tei is the single best restaurant in all of WDW, let alone Epcot. The food, the service, and ambiance are all top notch. And while the price is high, it is fair for the caliber of the experience. Though I completely understand that the price, the duration, the adults only policy, and/or the relatively adventurous menu could well disqualify it for many visitors. If you love Japanese food and/or fine dining, and can afford to spend $250 and 4 hours of an Epcot visit on a meal, do not miss this experience!
Your description of it just put it last place. That’s so long. That would be a great experience if I didn’t pay so much to be in a park. I don’t see that being your intention but I’m so shocked at the concept existing where it does. I’m baffled at why anyone would do that, there. Anywhere else, yeah, even Disney springs it would make more sense. 🤭
@@kirstybrown1185 I definitely would not recommend Takumi-Tei for people who are squeezed for time or money during their visit to WDW. I realize that describes many, if not most Epcot visitors, and I completely understand why most people would (and frankly, probably should) skip Takumi-Tei. That being said, speaking as a fan of Japanese culture and cuisine, who lives in Japantown San Jose, lived in Tokyo, and has visited Japan frequently, the quality of Japanese fine dining at Takumi-Tei is virtually impossible to find outside Japan. For for me, I have happily returned to Takumi-Tei multiple times, as it is cheaper and less time consuming than a trip to Japan!
From a fellow introvert thank you for the heads up about certain restaurants. I’m going for my first trip and since I’ll be solo it would be extra uncomfortable to be sat too close to another party. I would have to pretend to be engrossed in my phone and praying that no one tries speaking to me. 😅
my family went to tutto italia back in 2014 and it was great! They used to give you the olives for free and i think we had multiple bowls of them😳 But when my mom and I went in 2022 they definitely had lower quality
At minute 1:38-- the top fried item looks like a rat literally fell into the fryer, lol. I'm sure that did NOT happen because that would be gross and sad. But did anyone else notice? 😂
OMG hahhaha i had to go over 5x to find the rat but yup there he was all fried and juicy up there !!!! sorta ruined my taste for Chinese but then again i am always afraid of eating chinese..!!!!
When I’m at an amusement park I tend to look at restaurants a bit differently. As a picky eater I definitely need food that I’ll eat. Not too adventurous. But as long as it basically tastes good, my number one quality I’m looking for is creative and pleasant atmosphere. Fortunately Epcot has this in abundance.
Our go to is always lunch at Rose and Crown, dinner at Biergarten. yes we are hearty eaters. But they are great places to chill and dont feel too crazy.
Le Cellier is a great restaurant, and that poutine! MMM! Would love to have it again one day. I’d rank Teppan Edo higher, partly because it’s been better than other teppanyaki places, but also because it was the first place I ever had it. I was surprised when Benihana gave something similar! (Even if not as good)
ohh i love Le Crep it saved my head after I got off of Remmies, however we dont have kids so we loved it, and i was sad i had to step away from my crep. I MEAN we also dont get creps very often so I WOULD RECCOMEND if you need to sit down after Remmies. We walked right up and they were SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo nice, the nicest French people i´ve ever ment (i went to the French air port thats as french as i get)
Everyone is different, but wow, San Angel has never, ever disappointed. Our extended family of over 20 constantly play Disney "rating" games, and this is ALWAYS in the top 5, and that includes Disney springs and hotels. Also our favorite Malbec at any Disney location is here. Definitely agree to disagree here...
I've always been a fan of Teppan Edo, Biergarten, Nine Dragons, and Akershus as far as sit down restaurants go. For quick service, I like Lotus Blossom, Regal Eagle, Sunshine Seasons, and Sommerfest although I tend to go to the festival booths instead. The only one I really avoid is Le Cellier... its way too expensive for what you get.
Thank you for making these Videos they are informative and envoke good memories. However the quick service in mexico la cantina de san angel does have an inside area. We usually inside there to get out of the heat. Thank you
Completely agree with Space 220. Not worth the hype. Reminds me of Cinderella's Royal Table. You're paying for the experience and the food suffers. Thank you for putting this one where it belongs!
Garden Grill. (eye roll). Now, it’s been a while since I’ve been there, but I’ve always found the food to be mediocre and bland. It’s about as exciting as eating cream of wheat. No flavor. Big price. The food is on par with Chef Mickey’s. But, seeing the characters is always fun.
Garden Grill is SOOOO good!!! The food is definitely better than it used to be - we skipped it for years. Tried it again our first trip back after covid and go every trip now! I recommend giving it another try :)
We did the fireworks show dinner there this past December and I was not impressed with the food. You’re basically just paying $80 per person for a decent view of the fireworks show because the food wasn’t great!I’d give it a 5/10.
Honestly, when we go to Epcot (usually when the food and wine festival is on) we don't really have a need to go to restaurants because the food booths, we set aside a specific budget for the festival and then we just go hit most of them, keeps us fed, it allow us to go to rides without feeling the need to puke, and doesn't feel like it takes away time from the park because the festival itself is an experience. But still good that there are options for restaurants.
@@Stale_Cupcakesa strategy I use at the festival is they have wristband gift cards their I put $100 on it or whatever budget you want and use it for the the booths . When I run out of money on. That card I stop haha.
What do you rate Space 220, San Angel, and others on the setting? Just curious because I am willing to give some on the food if the setting is a 10. I’ve got a reservation for Space 220 and trying to lock in some others for March.
To me, Space 220 is worth experiencing once because of the immersive setting for sure. We went back in June 2022, and it was fun to experience. I’m not sure I’ll go back anytime soon because I would like to experience a different restaurant next time we go, but I say it’s worth doing to say you got to do it! The food was honestly good to me too, but it is still very expensive. I haven’t eaten at San Angel but have been in that area and it looks awesome, I would say do both restaurants! I want to eat here when we go in December. Enjoy your trip!
Honestly the complaints about food cost at Disney puzzles me. I assume many of people just don’t have significant experiences dining out at many restaurants outside the park Eating out IS expensive no matter where, except for yes the local exception.
Disney prices are pretty comparable with larger cities in the Uk’s regular food prices. For me it’s the time in the restaurant that would matter more. Some of the ones you spend ages in, I’d prefer to be in a hotel or springs. 🤷♀️😅
Can you eat alligator meat at any of the Disney restaurants? Taking my 7 & 10 yr old boys this summer and that’s the only must have thing they’ve asked for. Thanks!
Is it possible to go to some of these sit-down restaurants for just a drink and app? Like if we wanted to have drinks at San Angel Inn, but didn't want to have a full meal. Do we need reservations for that or could we just walk up?
So I will say this it does depend on when you go this place is normally booked with the Mexican pavilion there is a tequila bar with apps I would go there..there are many other places that you can sit at the bar and order full menus or apps that don't need reservations.
Yes please drag Lotus Blossom Cafe, no one in my family actually likes that place but we always end up stuck eating there because no one else can agree on anything to eat and we all have to eat at the same place because reasons.
viewer opinion - I've been hitting up Disney a couple times a year for the last 16 years. My favorite sit down in Epcot. Any sit down eats up a good amount of time, the service isn't fast in any, I think they assume you're there for a break and they let you have a leisurely meal SO if speed and park time vs food time is important to you, maybe opt for quicker service. Lines can get pretty long there, so it's not always "quick". None the less, favorite sit downs ... Via Napoli in Italy. It is the best pizza in Disney World. It's not cheap, not sit downs are but the pizza is delish, you can customize with toppings for all and you can't beat ceasar salad and a couple wood fired slices if you ask me. Chefs de France. One of my favorite Epcot meals is their French onion soup and a salad. Yep, you can turn this soup into a meal. So good. Aside from that I'm actually not crazy about the menu. Soup for the win. And I agree with AJ 150%, Garden Grill. Way better character meal than Askershus (my opinion). The spinning restaurant is cool, the meal is super family friendly and family style so food comes to your table pretty quickly. No waiting for entrees to be cooked to order. If you're starving you don't have to wait too long. And you get to meet the characters multiple times. Lots of photo opportunities. AND Living with the Land for dessert. It's a winning combo. Favorite quick service. Sunshine Seasons for lunch. Air conditioned, lots of options, lots of seating, cafeteria style so very little wait to eat, and again a nice leisurely Living with the Land ride to let your food settle before getting on with your day. Yorkshire Fish and Chips, always tasty but a guilty pleasure, it's all fried. Le Halles in France. Everything is delish, you can go savory or sweet. They can get a pretty long line going and it's not one of those fast moving long lines. If it's out the door it's get patient, also very very limited tables. I'd say get it to go and walk to another pavilion to find some seating. Fun to try at least once category... Space 220. We'd been trying to snag a res for this place for a while. Mostly I just wanted to ride the space elevator, but ended up having a great time. They're very committed to the immersion of being in space which added to the fun. Food was tasty, the dining room is tiered so everyone gets a good view of the space windows. It was a fun environment to dedicate the extra sit down restaurant time to. I would totally go back. On the night I hit up Space 220 our group split and 3 went to Takumi-Tei. They were huge fans but also very into Japanese food and culture. It was my husband and 2 sons. My youngest was the most excited, 16 years old. Ate everything they brought him, was very respectful of Japanese dining traditions and took it as a huge learning experience. I don't think it would be for me, even after their rave reviews, but they had an amazing time. On My Wish List ... Biergarten. I've wanted to try this for a while, love the idea of entertainment while dining but the menu always feels a little heavy for a big walk around the park day. One day it will be perfect timing. The pizza window in Italy, I've seen pics of the thick slices from this window and they look so good. It's thin crust inside the restaurant. And Connections Cafe, again pizza. Stopped to grab slices for the little ones on a recent trip but the adults weren't hungry yet. Man did I want a bite. It smelled awesome and looked great. Definitely trying that for a quick lunch on a future trip. Enjoy all the eats.
i've gotten to eat at shiki sai, twice. it was the best food i've had in epcot. i would put it in the top 5 restaurants on property (and yes, that includes some of great restaurants at swan & dolphin). i would definitely not take kids there. le cellier is among the best restaurants on property - definitely the best steak on property. i was so surprised that it was better than yachtsman and shula's.
I have been to Coral Reef and ate the Rainbow Trout and it wasn’t seasoned or anything special. I would say the food was forgettable for seafood. I grew up in Massachusetts and Connecticut so us Northeast people are hard to impress when it comes to seafood.
I was actually r surprised by how much i liked garden grill, usually american food is not my favorite but all my family agreed that it was really really good
Your list is pretty accurate. We did find the food at Space 220 very good. Lotus Blossom Cafe is rightly at the bottom…but, it’s not bad. The thing about rankings is there will be a worst even if every restaurant isn’t bad. One of the true delights of EPCOT is the food.
You’ve hit the nail on the head that so many didn’t even see. They’re all great food. So you have to rank based on everything for everyone. Not just a random person on TH-cam who believes they have the most exquisite taste. 🤭 We choose to watch videos like these to give us ideas, not to completely set our minds.
i don't think space 220 is on the dining plan. Figured that out shortly after making my reservation so I had to cancel and make a lounge reservation because I am using the DDP.
Paying $55 is not bad when you pay a $100 for a really terrible breakfast at Cinderella Castle. Do not get breakfast at Cinderella's, it was worse than McDonald's.
How come when I request some of your guides via your website, I do not get them or if get them they take many many hours. How soon should I get your guides via email?
does the regal eagle have potato salad? i don't like cheese, so no macaroni and cheese for me.i would hope it has potato salad, what kind of bbq place doesn't have potato salad.
“ I don’t want to talk to you, not because I don’t like you but I’m scared of you” as an introvert I relate so much 😭
@@ItsSoDane😂
Given the nature of most Humans on this world, those considerations are justified.
Don’t sit by me, then, because I WANT to talk to you!
I'm not scared of anyone and I am extremely introverted. It's just way too much hassle and energy expense for the sort of reward I don't really desire. I barely want to talk to the people I know well, much less complete strangers. At best there will be confusion because I'm socially weird, and at worst I will inadvertently insult the other person somethow. Nah. Not worth the hassle.
Mhhhh, or better be smart and stay away from such crowded and overwhelming, overpacing places like especially themeparks😮😊
Professional baker here. As I was taught, the difference between a crepe and a galette is that crepes usually have a sweet filling (though Americans like to put savoury in it and call it a crepe, crepes usually come with powdered sugar on top, or they're filled with ingredients like caramel, chocolate, and fruit, making them a classic French dessert.) and galettes are savoury and they can come with a small hole in the middle where there's a fried egg over melted cheese. Classic versions have ham and cheese. Yes, galettes are usually made with buckwheat flour, (but not always) but that's because they have savoury fillings. The buckwheat gives it a dark, nutty flavour that pairs well with meat and cheese. But that's just what I was taught and these days, culinary rules are just a suggestion. :)
Agree! La Creperie de Paris is AMAZING!
You're right! The word galette is used to differentiate savory buckwheat "crepes" and sweet ones. It can refer to the buckwheat element exclusively though, depending on the context. If I say (in french): "I'll have a banana and nutella Galette", the waiter/waitress will understand that I'm asking for a Buckwheat "crepe". Relatively rare occurence, but possible.
As an American, I've only seen sweet crepes
They’re made with savoury toppings because the buckwheat is a stronger flavour, it’s not the other way around. A traditional one is always made with buckwheat and only variants aren’t. This is the actual difference between the 2. Your instructor needlessly complicated things and outright gave you incorrect information in some parts. Culinary rules in French cooking are rules. They’re very strict about that. Baking in general is more of a science than a random recipe, as a professional baker, you should know that winging it in a baking recipe, doesn’t work.
I first went to the Biergarten when I was 8 and regularly visited into my teenage years... those guys are the same Polka musicians I grew up with 😢 I'm in my mid thirties now! So heartwarming to see them.
I've been twice. Great food, fun environment.
My son and I were lucky enough to score reservations for the space 220 lounge when we were out there earlier this month. And our server told us we could order anything we wanted off the main menu and the lounge menu.
Even the worst EPCOT dining location is better than sitting in your office with a reheated meal you brought in from home... thank you for this entertaining and informative video. Looking forward to getting to visit some of these eats in a few months. :)
As a canadian, it always impresses me that a restaurant based on our cuisine manages to come on top in many of those rankings when the competition includes countries like France, Morocco, Japan, Italy, China and Mexico.
Me too ha!! Was waiting for the top of the top to put on my list to eat and turns out it's my own cuisine haha. Just made a poutine for lunch 😂
It's cause dfbs list is weird
I have had only two meals that failed to meet my expectations. 1) Le Cellier Restaurant - the service was poor (rude) and the food (I had a steak) was not prepared properly - over cooked. I did like the cheese soup. 2) Coral Reef - the service was rushed and the food was just okay. I accept that my experience at Le Cellier may have been a one-off, but I just can't go back again, which makes more room for everyone else. For the most part - the other places we have eaten live up to expectation. Great video as always.
We had the same poor experience at Le Cellier. The steak was cooked at right temp (MedRare) but somehow it was dry and flavorless. This was sson after they reopened from Covid and I guessed that the steaks were old, frozen?? For the price I just can't see us ever returning.
Les Halles is my absolute favorite. Love that it opens at 9am when it's less crowded. The food is simply amazing with a lot of variety. Love it!
Their croissants for breakfast are top tier!
As Florida Annual Passholders, we go to Biergarten all the time as our date night. My husband went to college in Germany, so we do it for a touch of the past. I definitely recognize many staff there now, but they’re always attentive. This week I’m taking him to Le Cellier for lunch for the first time. Can’t wait to try it!
My wife and I used to do the same thing when we lived in Orlando. Our restaurants of choice were Le Cellier, Marrakesh, and La Hacienda de San Angel.
Dang I guess Jim and Nancy from South Dakota, really get around. You'll be eating with them you're whole trip.
We ate at Space 220 lounge on 1/17/24 and they’ve just changed what you can order in the lounge. We were able to order entrees from the dining room menu.
I have to stand up for Teppan Edo. We have a very large family and we booked lunch here in the middle of a hot day at Epcot. We had an entire table all to ourselves and my kids loved the food!!! Japanese food and sushi is always their favorite food to eat anywhere. They also really enjoyed the show! It was such an enjoyable break in our day and we all left super full! We didn’t need to eat the rest of the day. My kids still talk about it fondly. It was one of their favorite Disney experiences. 😊
Yeah these are just her opinions and we know better 😂. She used to say Tony’s was wack and it’s always been my fav and now she saying it’s great bc of a few new menu items. It’s not just the food it’s the whole experience esp with the servers and how the Disney magic IS in every Disney restraunt!!!
We love this restaurant!! The food is delicious
When I was there (also with a big group of relatives) our waitress sang in the middle of her performance/cooking! Being japanese, her English was a bit hard to understand, but she had such a beautiful voice. And it was such an unexpected surprise. She was making a snowman out of rice and suddenly started singing “do you want to build a snowman?” So cute, and you’d only see that in a Disney restaurant😊
Teppan Edo should have been in the top ten. We go there everytime and have never had a bad meal. The reason for it being ranked low didn't make sense compared to the other places, like the smokehouse.
With gracious compliments about the food, the ranking puzzled me.
Le Celier is also my absolute favorite restaurant. My wife and I were with my mum in EPCOT years ago and were looking for a late lunch . I really wanted to eat here but we had no reservations. I went up an on the off chance asked if they had a table for 3 and they did! We were so excited and had the best meal ever. Since then we have eaten there again and it's still great-- never disappoints. Thanks for your reviews.
I love Garden Grill, too and we had a delicious meal there and the characters were great. However, my hubby and I must be getting a bit old because when we left, we felt a little like we had just stepped off a boat. I think- as crazy as this sounds- we were a little off from the movement of the restaurant. Granted- it barely spins, but we both felt a little funny afterward. However, if you're not wacky like us- you'll love it. We also enjoyed riding the "Living with the Land" ride to see where the food came from. Looking forward to trying other recommendations on this list soon when we travel with a big group that includes kiddos and grandparents. Thanks for the tips!
Your voice and delivery are incredible!
Going to Epcot next week and cannot wait to eat at Regal Eagle, along with some of the festival booths! ❤❤❤❤
I love the auto-closed captioned time stamps on the video....."Miss Your Paul" at 44:00 and my personal favorite at 22:00....."Sand and Hell" 😂
This is the first time I feel like you’ve been genuinely thoroughly honest about the prices and quality of food and I really appreciate that. Good list for good reasons
Regal Eagle vs Satu'li Canteen is the ultimate quick service showdown
My husband and I went to Disneyworld earlier this year and we couldn’t decide which one we liked more!
Teppan edo was a lot of fun on our honeymoon, the sword fish is still something my husband talks about 10 years later. But I can see what you mean now that we have littles, it’s probably not something we’d pick.
You did such a great job with your rankings! “Right on the Money”!
Thank you! We appreciate it!
My family came to visit over Christmas (I’m a cast member) and we went to Le Cellier for that nice “splurge” dinner. The parks were insanely busy in December so the wait for our table and food, much like the wait for everything else in the parks, was on the longer side. However… oh my goodness gracious, was the meal worth the wait. Everything from the bread and appetizers to the wine was delicious, and the steak was some of the best we’ve ever had. And it’s true, the staff really are as wonderful as you would expect the staff at a fine Canadian restaurant to be. The only negative (aside from the wait) was that we didn’t leave room for dessert and had to pass on the maple crème brulee😂 all in all, I’m thrilled to see it at the top of the list. 10/10 would recommend!
the garlic spinach noodles at nine dragons has been my favorite park food for the better part of 10 years lmao i love them sm
Chefs de France was a big let down when we are there pre-pandemic after the Disney marathon. That was obviously a few years ago so things can change, but at that point, we really wished we'd have gone to Le Cellier for our celebration dinner.
To be fair to Teppan Edo, we don't have that where I live, so it is on my wish list to try since I've always wanted to experience it. We decided to go wait to eat at the bar in Space 220 instead when we went. Maybe I'll head some place else in the US to try Benni Hanna, there's so many other things I want to try in Epcot like the Beergarten and actually eating in Space 220 before I get to it.
Yeah TE is amazing to me and a big part of my childhood trips. Great food. I have nothing like that restaurant near me. So idk wtf shes on about
Teppen Edo is great, and consistently so. We have Benihana where I live and I would still totally eat there.
@@hollybabyyyI promise you have a hibachi place near you
@@Twinceramic i dont. Anyways
People like yourself who can’t access one, is why it will stay open. The concept is a great one. It’s just spending so much on something that’s uncomfortable for most, while also taking up time, after you’ve spent so much to be where you are in the first place will always be the wrong choice. She did say it was a hot take though.
I took a trip to WDW last year in March and i chose Le Cellier as my birthday meal! it was such a great meal and i got to use a 50% off holiday coupon since im a Disneyland cast member! its so hard to pick where to eat in epcot since there are so many options! happy to know i made a good choice. thanks for the videos!
My group LOVES Tepan Edo! We eat there every time we are in Epcot!
If the food is good (and it has AC), that's really all that matters
Perrect liost and rating. We have a trip in May and 5 of your top 6 were already on our Go To list. Great job AJ
33:00 You forgot the best pro for eating at Akershus: It's the only place in EPCOT (or at least the World Showcase) that serves fish and seafood for breakfast!
I’ve gone to Biergarten as a solo diner every year since 2007. Before the pandemic I’ve been sat with other groups at a table of 8. Since the pandemic, they’ve made the tables smaller and seat me alone. The shared tables are no longer a thing.
I love your videos -- so fun, informative and approachable.
Here's a video idea for you to consider (that I don't believe you've done before): the best bathrooms in each of the WDW parks. (For instance, I love the bathrooms near the Odyssey building in Epcot because there's never anyone in there, it's huge and, most importantly, IT'S QUIET (and you can actually take a quick break from all the noise.)
Anyway, keep doing what you're doing, DFB!
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@@DFBGuide How oh how did I miss that??! Thank you!!
I love La Cantina in Mexico!!! Great bites, good drinks, and if you grab a table along the lagoon it’s an amazing place to watch Luminous!!!
4:20 pet peeve alert. It's called Teppan Edo because the food is cooked by Teppan chefs using a teppanyaki grill. It's NOT hibachi. Disney even describes it as such (Teppan-yaki style). Sorry, I just came from Japan and so when I see people calling that hibachi, it kinda irks me now. It's become this Americanized catch-all that's used incorrectly.
I laughed so hard at “Becky from accounting.” Literally 5 minutes before I watched this video a coworker and I were joking that accounting must have gone to happy hour early again.
thank you! thank you! thank you! we are in Carribean Beach Resort for all of next week...very helpful! one request: can you please make a video on best desserts at the over-the-counter/snack bars at Epcot?
I saw one of your videos back in 2019 and made it a point to try garden grill. It has been one of my favorites ever since!! I knew it would be one of the top ones in this video 😂
Make sure you do all the other parks. Rank all restaurants!!!
In my opinion, Takumi-Tei is the single best restaurant in all of WDW, let alone Epcot. The food, the service, and ambiance are all top notch. And while the price is high, it is fair for the caliber of the experience. Though I completely understand that the price, the duration, the adults only policy, and/or the relatively adventurous menu could well disqualify it for many visitors.
If you love Japanese food and/or fine dining, and can afford to spend $250 and 4 hours of an Epcot visit on a meal, do not miss this experience!
Your description of it just put it last place. That’s so long. That would be a great experience if I didn’t pay so much to be in a park. I don’t see that being your intention but I’m so shocked at the concept existing where it does. I’m baffled at why anyone would do that, there. Anywhere else, yeah, even Disney springs it would make more sense. 🤭
@@kirstybrown1185 I definitely would not recommend Takumi-Tei for people who are squeezed for time or money during their visit to WDW. I realize that describes many, if not most Epcot visitors, and I completely understand why most people would (and frankly, probably should) skip Takumi-Tei. That being said, speaking as a fan of Japanese culture and cuisine, who lives in Japantown San Jose, lived in Tokyo, and has visited Japan frequently, the quality of Japanese fine dining at Takumi-Tei is virtually impossible to find outside Japan. For for me, I have happily returned to Takumi-Tei multiple times, as it is cheaper and less time consuming than a trip to Japan!
From a fellow introvert thank you for the heads up about certain restaurants. I’m going for my first trip and since I’ll be solo it would be extra uncomfortable to be sat too close to another party. I would have to pretend to be engrossed in my phone and praying that no one tries speaking to me. 😅
Personally, I would eat at Regal Eagle over Le Cellier. Love that place.
Regal's macaroni and cheese is so good!
my family went to tutto italia back in 2014 and it was great! They used to give you the olives for free and i think we had multiple bowls of them😳 But when my mom and I went in 2022 they definitely had lower quality
At minute 1:38-- the top fried item looks like a rat literally fell into the fryer, lol. I'm sure that did NOT happen because that would be gross and sad. But did anyone else notice? 😂
OMG hahhaha i had to go over 5x to find the rat but yup there he was all fried and juicy up there !!!! sorta ruined my taste for Chinese but then again i am always afraid of eating chinese..!!!!
Super helpful thank you so much! ❤️Hope you are going to do one of these restaurant ranking videos for each park 😬
When I’m at an amusement park I tend to look at restaurants a bit differently. As a picky eater I definitely need food that I’ll eat. Not too adventurous. But as long as it basically tastes good, my number one quality I’m looking for is creative and pleasant atmosphere. Fortunately Epcot has this in abundance.
Why do I watch this when I’m hungry and lunch time is still two hours away? Thanks DFB!
Our go to is always lunch at Rose and Crown, dinner at Biergarten. yes we are hearty eaters. But they are great places to chill and dont feel too crazy.
San Angel is also so dark. Found it difficult to see the menu.
really appreciate you calling out the vegan options!! also dallas shoutout
Isn't it Quincy from AllEars at 32:51?😊
I miss the catfish at Garden Grille. It used to be raised in the Land pavillion
Le Cellier is a great restaurant, and that poutine! MMM! Would love to have it again one day.
I’d rank Teppan Edo higher, partly because it’s been better than other teppanyaki places, but also because it was the first place I ever had it. I was surprised when Benihana gave something similar!
(Even if not as good)
10:29 I have eaten at the Cantina several times and there is an indoor section.
ohh i love Le Crep it saved my head after I got off of Remmies, however we dont have kids so we loved it, and i was sad i had to step away from my crep. I MEAN we also dont get creps very often so I WOULD RECCOMEND if you need to sit down after Remmies. We walked right up and they were SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo nice, the nicest French people i´ve ever ment (i went to the French air port thats as french as i get)
Everyone is different, but wow, San Angel has never, ever disappointed. Our extended family of over 20 constantly play Disney "rating" games, and this is ALWAYS in the top 5, and that includes Disney springs and hotels. Also our favorite Malbec at any Disney location is here. Definitely agree to disagree here...
I love that the San Angel chapter is called "Sand and Hell"
I've always been a fan of Teppan Edo, Biergarten, Nine Dragons, and Akershus as far as sit down restaurants go. For quick service, I like Lotus Blossom, Regal Eagle, Sunshine Seasons, and Sommerfest although I tend to go to the festival booths instead.
The only one I really avoid is Le Cellier... its way too expensive for what you get.
Ranking the creperie second from the bottom is wild. That place is amazing.
Thank you for making these Videos they are informative and envoke good memories. However the quick service in mexico la cantina de san angel does have an inside area. We usually inside there to get out of the heat. Thank you
I would love it if DFB would make a restaurant rankings video based off of atmosphere in all four parks
Need to add Alabama White Sauce to the Regal Eagle. Love the BBQ, but would love it more with my white sauce.
My favorite part of living in South Dakota is how many people use it to make fun 😂 its always so funny to me lol
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Too bad Space 220 doesn’t accept the dining plan, unless that changed since the last time I checked…
Such a great channel for a foodie. Enjoy the ranking vids. “Save your rear end” nice shot on that line.😅
Completely agree with Space 220. Not worth the hype. Reminds me of Cinderella's Royal Table. You're paying for the experience and the food suffers. Thank you for putting this one where it belongs!
Garden Grill. (eye roll). Now, it’s been a while since I’ve been there, but I’ve always found the food to be mediocre and bland. It’s about as exciting as eating cream of wheat. No flavor. Big price. The food is on par with Chef Mickey’s. But, seeing the characters is always fun.
Garden Grill is SOOOO good!!! The food is definitely better than it used to be - we skipped it for years. Tried it again our first trip back after covid and go every trip now! I recommend giving it another try :)
This is the only time I’ve ever heard this. You must have been on a really bad day 😅
I love Le Cellier. It is my favorite out of all of WDW.
Spice Road Table needs to be way higher. I personally like adventurous, if I didnt want to eat Moroccan food I wouldn't go to the Moroccan pavilion.
We did the fireworks show dinner there this past December and I was not impressed with the food. You’re basically just paying $80 per person for a decent view of the fireworks show because the food wasn’t great!I’d give it a 5/10.
“Not because I don’t like you but because I’m scared of you” 💀 😂😂😂😂😂
We dined at coral reef spontaneously. We really enjoyed it and enjoyed the food.
Honestly, when we go to Epcot (usually when the food and wine festival is on) we don't really have a need to go to restaurants because the food booths, we set aside a specific budget for the festival and then we just go hit most of them, keeps us fed, it allow us to go to rides without feeling the need to puke, and doesn't feel like it takes away time from the park because the festival itself is an experience. But still good that there are options for restaurants.
What budget would you say is reasonable for the day at food booths? My first time going in May (from the U.K.) and I’m curious!
$100 for individual eating & drinking alcohol
we usually spend $200 family of 4, but we share & no alcohol
@@Stale_Cupcakesa strategy I use at the festival is they have wristband gift cards their I put $100 on it or whatever budget you want and use it for the the booths . When I run out of money on. That card I stop haha.
What do you rate Space 220, San Angel, and others on the setting? Just curious because I am willing to give some on the food if the setting is a 10. I’ve got a reservation for Space 220 and trying to lock in some others for March.
To me, Space 220 is worth experiencing once because of the immersive setting for sure. We went back in June 2022, and it was fun to experience. I’m not sure I’ll go back anytime soon because I would like to experience a different restaurant next time we go, but I say it’s worth doing to say you got to do it! The food was honestly good to me too, but it is still very expensive.
I haven’t eaten at San Angel but have been in that area and it looks awesome, I would say do both restaurants! I want to eat here when we go in December. Enjoy your trip!
Honestly the complaints about food cost at Disney puzzles me. I assume many of people just don’t have significant experiences dining out at many restaurants outside the park Eating out IS expensive no matter where, except for yes the local exception.
Disney prices are pretty comparable with larger cities in the Uk’s regular food prices. For me it’s the time in the restaurant that would matter more. Some of the ones you spend ages in, I’d prefer to be in a hotel or springs. 🤷♀️😅
Thank you! I spent two days at a mid-level hotel/casino in Reno, NV and spent $200 on food alone. I’ve actually spent less at Disney.
Can you eat alligator meat at any of the Disney restaurants?
Taking my 7 & 10 yr old boys this summer and that’s the only must have thing they’ve asked for.
Thanks!
No
Is it possible to go to some of these sit-down restaurants for just a drink and app? Like if we wanted to have drinks at San Angel Inn, but didn't want to have a full meal. Do we need reservations for that or could we just walk up?
So I will say this it does depend on when you go this place is normally booked with the Mexican pavilion there is a tequila bar with apps I would go there..there are many other places that you can sit at the bar and order full menus or apps that don't need reservations.
Thank you! @@loracaro4427
Yes please drag Lotus Blossom Cafe, no one in my family actually likes that place but we always end up stuck eating there because no one else can agree on anything to eat and we all have to eat at the same place because reasons.
viewer opinion - I've been hitting up Disney a couple times a year for the last 16 years. My favorite sit down in Epcot. Any sit down eats up a good amount of time, the service isn't fast in any, I think they assume you're there for a break and they let you have a leisurely meal SO if speed and park time vs food time is important to you, maybe opt for quicker service. Lines can get pretty long there, so it's not always "quick". None the less, favorite sit downs ... Via Napoli in Italy. It is the best pizza in Disney World. It's not cheap, not sit downs are but the pizza is delish, you can customize with toppings for all and you can't beat ceasar salad and a couple wood fired slices if you ask me. Chefs de France. One of my favorite Epcot meals is their French onion soup and a salad. Yep, you can turn this soup into a meal. So good. Aside from that I'm actually not crazy about the menu. Soup for the win. And I agree with AJ 150%, Garden Grill. Way better character meal than Askershus (my opinion). The spinning restaurant is cool, the meal is super family friendly and family style so food comes to your table pretty quickly. No waiting for entrees to be cooked to order. If you're starving you don't have to wait too long. And you get to meet the characters multiple times. Lots of photo opportunities. AND Living with the Land for dessert. It's a winning combo. Favorite quick service. Sunshine Seasons for lunch. Air conditioned, lots of options, lots of seating, cafeteria style so very little wait to eat, and again a nice leisurely Living with the Land ride to let your food settle before getting on with your day. Yorkshire Fish and Chips, always tasty but a guilty pleasure, it's all fried. Le Halles in France. Everything is delish, you can go savory or sweet. They can get a pretty long line going and it's not one of those fast moving long lines. If it's out the door it's get patient, also very very limited tables. I'd say get it to go and walk to another pavilion to find some seating. Fun to try at least once category... Space 220. We'd been trying to snag a res for this place for a while. Mostly I just wanted to ride the space elevator, but ended up having a great time. They're very committed to the immersion of being in space which added to the fun. Food was tasty, the dining room is tiered so everyone gets a good view of the space windows. It was a fun environment to dedicate the extra sit down restaurant time to. I would totally go back. On the night I hit up Space 220 our group split and 3 went to Takumi-Tei. They were huge fans but also very into Japanese food and culture. It was my husband and 2 sons. My youngest was the most excited, 16 years old. Ate everything they brought him, was very respectful of Japanese dining traditions and took it as a huge learning experience. I don't think it would be for me, even after their rave reviews, but they had an amazing time. On My Wish List ... Biergarten. I've wanted to try this for a while, love the idea of entertainment while dining but the menu always feels a little heavy for a big walk around the park day. One day it will be perfect timing. The pizza window in Italy, I've seen pics of the thick slices from this window and they look so good. It's thin crust inside the restaurant. And Connections Cafe, again pizza. Stopped to grab slices for the little ones on a recent trip but the adults weren't hungry yet. Man did I want a bite. It smelled awesome and looked great. Definitely trying that for a quick lunch on a future trip. Enjoy all the eats.
any food trucks around there anywhere?or a hot dog stand?any food courts?
Going to Disney World for my birthday in two weeks! I'm so excited!
Happy birthday!
@@user-gp8yq Thank you!!
i've gotten to eat at shiki sai, twice.
it was the best food i've had in epcot. i would put it in the top 5 restaurants on property (and yes, that includes some of great restaurants at swan & dolphin).
i would definitely not take kids there.
le cellier is among the best restaurants on property - definitely the best steak on property. i was so surprised that it was better than yachtsman and shula's.
So many amazing options at EPCOT!
I have been to Coral Reef and ate the Rainbow Trout and it wasn’t seasoned or anything special. I would say the food was forgettable for seafood. I grew up in Massachusetts and Connecticut so us Northeast people are hard to impress when it comes to seafood.
I was actually r surprised by how much i liked garden grill, usually american food is not my favorite but all my family agreed that it was really really good
Your list is pretty accurate. We did find the food at Space 220 very good. Lotus Blossom Cafe is rightly at the bottom…but, it’s not bad. The thing about rankings is there will be a worst even if every restaurant isn’t bad. One of the true delights of EPCOT is the food.
You’ve hit the nail on the head that so many didn’t even see. They’re all great food. So you have to rank based on everything for everyone. Not just a random person on TH-cam who believes they have the most exquisite taste. 🤭 We choose to watch videos like these to give us ideas, not to completely set our minds.
Akers-Hus. Hus is Norwegian for house. Akershus is also the county that Oslo is in.
Hi. I can't tell you how much I love your videos. Quick question. Is Akershus missing from the list? Any quick advice on Akhersus?
Nine dragons has some great, clean and quiet bathrooms
i don't think space 220 is on the dining plan. Figured that out shortly after making my reservation so I had to cancel and make a lounge reservation because I am using the DDP.
Paying $55 is not bad when you pay a $100 for a really terrible breakfast at Cinderella Castle. Do not get breakfast at Cinderella's, it was worse than McDonald's.
Went to space 220 a few months after opening, the only memorable thing about it was the theming and ambiance
You always have great videos.
20:53 - the bookmark/timestamp says "Sand and Hell" 🙃
Lotus blossom Cafe is our favorite!
Completely agree with your top 5.
How come when I request some of your guides via your website, I do not get them or if get them they take many many hours. How soon should I get your guides via email?
does the regal eagle have potato salad? i don't like cheese, so no macaroni and cheese for me.i would hope it has potato salad, what kind of bbq place doesn't have potato salad.
Yes Le Celle is the best at Epcot. We ate there is November it's the best steak I have ever had.
I wonder if Jim and Nancy know my Uncle Mark and Aunt Nancy from South Dakota. 😂😂😂
Hello, we have seafood allergies where should we go in Epcot!?
Loved good job
yall need to put time stamps