Food?

Originally Posted By davewasbaloo

"I suppose it all depends on when you go. I usually get reservations for when it opens in the day as then I am always able to get water side seating and soak up the atmosphere."

That's exactly what we did. I regularly dine in Michelin restaurants and other fine dining. On the same vacation we ate at the Top of the Mark and other notable places in California. BB was still high up our list.

 

Originally Posted By davewasbaloo

Just to note, we rarely do counter service. We have found we actually spend more in a day eating counter service and snacking rather than our usual of one table service and a couple of snacks in a day.

 

Originally Posted By friendofdd

I read your post on the food places with interest, DWB. And I want to believe your opinions, but you throw me for a loop when you prefer the corn dogs in DCA. They are far inferior to those at the Red Wagon in DL.

 

Originally Posted By davewasbaloo

Ok, well maybe the DCA ones can be beat. I actually haven't tried the ones on Main Street. But I know the DCA ones are the best I have had.

 

Originally Posted By davewasbaloo

You know what FoDD - maybe I need to plan a trip back so we can debate this over some Corn Dogs!

 

Originally Posted By friendofdd

I'm willing. And I will even treat to the corn dogs.

 

Originally Posted By davewasbaloo

Ok, let's see if I can book those flights! Wooohoooo, great company and a great corn dog!

 

Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney

mm..Can I get in on this corndog deal?? LOL

 

Originally Posted By Disneyland Guest

>>>"I would totally disagree. We found the food and service to be excellent, and the prices were comparable to similar restaurants in the outside world."<<<

And I have to disagree with you. My first complaint about the BB is the coral that they put you in to wait for your table.

The last time that I was there, people were so stuffed in there that one could hardly move. Reservations were behind by 1 hour and they continued to tell people that arrived to check in that it would only be a matter a minutes and feel free to cram on in with everyone else.

I have been to the BB where it has taken them 30 plus minutes to even get bread on the table let alone take an order.

I have seen the restrooms there filthier than any gas station I have ever been to.

All of these things do not equal a fine dining establishment.

What the BB does have going for it is location, location, location, with a touch of fun atmosphere.

Could the BB survive in the real world with the prices they charge, and the problems they have, no.

 

Originally Posted By DyGDisney

My family always enjoys Carnation Cafe as well, for breakfast and lunch. Also Cafe Orleans is really yummy for breakfast and lunch too!

 

Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8

We have had excellent service at the Blue Bayou the last 4 or 5 times we have gone. We were seated right away with a waterfront table. While the food isn't the best I have ever had it is still very good!

My favorites are The Napa Rose, Blue Bayou, Bengal BBQ, and the Royal Street Veranda!

 

Originally Posted By dlkozy

One of the problems with the BB is that it is inconsistent. A fine dining establishment's goal is for every diner to have the same great dining experience.

BB is an expensive restaurant that offers food not often seen in an amusement park-and sometimes it's good and other times it is not. I would never rank it as fine dining.

 

Originally Posted By disneyland1

We love BB !!! In fact,today, I just made the reservations for lunch there for next Wed. ! Kids and I have a great time there, and we really like the food. It has always been A+ every time we go !

 

Originally Posted By familyguy

Everytime I have gone I have made reservations for the first lunch seating at 11:30 so I always have great food, no wait for waterside seating, clean environment, and minimal crowds. May I suggest that you do thi to ensure a great experience!

 

Originally Posted By lesmisfan

I love the blue bayou, rancho del zorcho, carnation cafe, and the winery over at dca.

 

Originally Posted By davewasbaloo

familyguy, I think that is the key. We did the very same, had a waterside table, and a fantastic meal with great service.

 

Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney

Same here. And I have never had the issues I have read about here.

 

Originally Posted By cinderella143also

I have always had a great waterside table every time I have gone but a waterside table does not make it fine dining...the atmosphere does not magically make the food incredible!

 

Originally Posted By familyguy

Nope, but having fresh food right when they open does!

 

Originally Posted By MerryMouseWife

>>I have always had a great waterside table every time I have gone but a waterside table does not make it fine dining...the atmosphere does not magically make the food incredible!<<

I have to agree with this statement. We go regularly to DL, but Blue Bayou is a treat and we have gone maybe 4 times in the last 15 years at different times of day and on 2 occasions the service was great; 2 times it was not so great. Every time the food was just okay, not great and not worth the prices. The last time was for lunch and there were 7 of us. I shared a Monte Cristo with one of our friend's because I felt it was goingto be too much for me to eat and it was. I had heard so many things about it and how great it was and so on and so forth. Then we I got it, it was not at all what I expected. What I expected was a French toast-type of egg-batter dipped sandwich and what it was was deep-fried and soggy, slimy and so greasy I couldn't eat it. All for the princely sum of $27.99, split. Talk about disappointment!

The other times I have had a salad, the pork and hubby had a steak once. To be honest, the steak dinner we had when our last child was born was better than what we got at the Blue Bayou.

So for lots of $$$ you can have a great seat next to the POTC attraction and get marginal food. For the atmosphere inside the restaurant, it is great. However, my opinion is that I will spend my $$$ on other things and not waste my time at the Blue Bayou anymore.

As I have said before, this is my opinion and what I have experienced. You may feel differently and had a different experience and that's okay.