Food?

Originally Posted By dlkozy

>>>" May I suggest that you do thi to ensure a great experience!"<<<

We HAVE been the first seating of the day. That does not always "ensure a great experience" as others including myself have now mentioned.

It's nice that that is what you have experienced, but as I have observed it is spotty at best.

And especially with the first seating of the day there is NO excuse for poor food, bad service and slow seating.

 

Originally Posted By familyguy

Hey, sorry you have had such bad experiences there! I, myself, and many others with me, love it!

May I now suggest that you NEVER go there again so as to save yourself the frustration of yet another bad experience.

 

Originally Posted By monorailblue

Everyone breathe.

<breathing>

Good.

1. There is no objective standard to measure whether a restaurant is "good."

2. I can think it "good" and you can think it "bad" and we both are right.

Perfect example: Applebee's is a very large national chain, which implies that many, many people enjoy their food and service. I don't.

We are all right.

All right!

 

Originally Posted By dlkozy

^^^Exactly. Just because everytime someone happens to be lucky enough to go and their experience is great it doesn't mean that it is always that way.

>>>"May I now suggest that you NEVER go there again so as to save yourself the frustration of yet another bad experience."<<<

My, you are taking this waaaaaay too seriously. There is room for lots of opinions-not just the positive ones.

 

Originally Posted By Disneyland Guest

thank you for the above post. Many people think that it is sacreligious to say anything negative in regards to anything Disney.

Blue Bayou has lots of ways that it can improve-hopefully they will-especially with the prices that they charge.

 

Originally Posted By Liberty Belle

I've always had good experiences with the Blue Bayou, and would definitely recommend it! I too go for the first seating of the day and have thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere of the waterside table, combined with the good food and service. If not for the atmosphere, then I probably wouldn't love it quite as much but the food's always been good when I've been there, I've had no complaints (except that they took away the stuffed mushroom appetiser). And it's nice to have an option that's not hot dogs and burgers.

Of course, if you're after burgers my favourite is the Hungry Bear! I'm not sure what it is but I just love that place. I think it's partly the fun of watching the Mark Twain go around the Rivers of America while you eat.

 

Originally Posted By dshyates

I have only eaten at the BB once. I loved the atmosphere. The food was mediocre at best (Bennigan's has a better Monte Criso). And the service was abysmal. For the money, we won't go back.
Napa Rose was fantastic. Storyellers very good.

 

Originally Posted By Liberty Belle

^^^ Storytellers is great!

 

Originally Posted By FerretAfros

I've only eaten at the Blue Bayou once (on the day after Christmas in mid-afternoon, so it was crazy crowded). We were seated pretty quickly (less than 5 min), and got drinks just about the time we sat down. The service was rediculously fast. We wanted a nice sit-down meal, but didn't want to spend too much time there (because of the crowds again). Overall, the entire meal took us less than 25 minutes, and it still felt very relaxed. Unlike a normal restuarant, we didn't really need to chat, since we had been together all day, so it was nice that the food came out really promptly.

As for food, I think it was pretty good. My brother had the Monte Cristo (I think my mom did too, but I really don't remember what she got), and he seemed to enjoy it. I had the prime rib, and it was just about the best prime rib I've ever had. I was really disappointed to see it taken off the menu when they redid it a while ago.

Good food, great atmosphere, and speedy service. Not much that I can possibly complain about (the bathroom was clean too!), but I have heard that especially in recent times they are notoriously inconsistant, which almost seems to be worse that consistantly bad. My once experience there, however, was great (and it always smells so good from the ride!)

 

Originally Posted By cinderella143also

>>Nope, but having fresh food right when they open does!<<
Maybe but for "fine dining" as you call it, the food should be great from the first table in the morning until the last table of the night (Especially since everyone is paying the same price.)
And I have been there first seating (about 6 months ago)and the service was slow and the food was cold! The server blamed it on the kitchen getting "warmed up for the day."

So I agree with the person that said inconsistent is worse than just being bad!!

 

Originally Posted By boydisney

BB is a family treasure, the crowning moment to a great vacation spent at DLand. We love the food, service and atmosphere.

I was surprised to see that many have had different experiences there.

That is the great thing about DLand, you find what works for you among all the magical options and you can customize your trip to fit your needs.

 

Originally Posted By luvindisCruiser

The two "must-gets" on our DLR trips: A corndog from the wagon on main street, love them !
And, a waffle cone with the works while waiting for the fireworks !

 

Originally Posted By dshyates

My absolute must gets when at the DLR are Biegnets at Ralph Brennan's and a Mocha A la Mode from the Bakersfield Bakery in DCA. The breakfast of champions. Enough sugar and caffine to get this 44 year old primed to take on a Disney day.