Originally Posted By NunyaBwax I would love to hear about your favorite places to eat... whether inside the park or outside the park. Thanks!
Originally Posted By 4Disnee I love the breakfast at the Carnation Cafe it is really a yummy place to eat. We love to eat dinner at Ralph Brennans Jazz Kitchen. My DH loves there filet Migon. We have a lot of places that we like but those are our favorites.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Inside the park... Carnation Cafe for breakfast Cafe Orleans for lunch or dinner Outside the parks, Yamibuki's Down the street (on Harbor), Joe's Crab Shack (Harobr and Chapman), and Los Sanchez Mexican Food (Just west of Harbor on Garden Grove Blvd). Up the street, In-n-Out at Harbor and Orangethorpe
Originally Posted By sweetpea70 At DL : French Market - comfort food, river views, sometimes a jazz band Mimi's Cafe on Harbor between Hojo and Fairfield. Great menu variety, big portions, call ahead for to-go or eat in. Stuffed french toast, yum! There is an on-line menu somewhere...
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Menu's... <a href="http://www.dlresortinfo.com" target="_blank">http://www.dlresortinfo.com</a>
Originally Posted By indysoarin19 DL Formal: Blue Bayou. DL Casual: Stage Door or Redd Rocket's DCA Formal: Wine Country Trattoria DCA Casual: Taste Pilots or Pizza Oom Mow Mow
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA In Disneyland: I'll give another shout out for Carnation Cafe -- having lunch in that intimate setting, with the bustling of Main Street nearby is great. Plus, it's table service, which I prefer to the 'grab a cafeteria tray and pick up your food that's cold when you get to your table' system. Downtown Disney: Tortilla Jo's -- terrific, and interesting Mexican food. Served hot and fresh, with really good service. Disneyland Hotel: Hook's Pointe -- it's been consistently good for us over the years. Wonderful setting, attentive staff, nice wine list too. Disney's California Adventure: A moderate thumbs up to 'Wine Country Trattoria. Frankly it's been hit and miss over the years -- with food and service.
Originally Posted By avromark Just to put a monkey wrench on, is there any value restaurants? for those of us who are somewhat after lower pricing with reasonably large portions. Don't need great theming. Truck stop decor will do
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Another vote for Carnation Cafe! Breakfast is always good, and I love their baked potato soup and half veggie sandwich for lunch.
Originally Posted By sherrytodd We like Wine Country Trattoria. The foods always been great. While the service always seems to be slow, we love sitting outside and enjoying the break.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Value restaurants, not too many in walking distance... McDonald's on Harbor is the cheapest, but they try and hide their Dollar Menu, most other items are about 10% higher than average. The IHOP's, Denny's and Tony Roma's are more expensive than normal.... You need to get away from the resort area to save some money... Hometown Buffet is located about one mile west on Katella, in the same shopping center as the Food4Less. There is a great Philly Cheesesteak and Fish and Chips store across the street (Cross street is Euclid). The local bus (OCTA route 50) runs down Katella about every 1/2 hour for $1.25 one way.
Originally Posted By avromark Thanks DB I plan on actually setting up a meet my next trip to DL, (heh did 2 since joining LP)
Originally Posted By hgkelley As far as good food on a budget, I can recommend the salads in a bread bowl at Boudin Bakery in DCA, or the Whitewater Snack bar in the Grand Californian (where anyone sitting on the patio can hear the Miner 49ers show from DCA along with their meal), or the sandwiches (especially the classic tuna) at the Coffeehouse/bakery between the Carnation Cafe and the Ice Cream shop on Main Streeet at DL, or pretty much anything at Rancho Del Zocalo in Frontierland, or even a Mickey pretzel with cheese from the Coke Refreshment corner on Main Street at DL.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Our regular favorites are: Plaza Inn (yummy fried chicken!) Wine Country Trattoria (Love the atmosphere and the opportunity to have a nice glass of wine with lunch.) Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen (Great food and the balcony seating over DTD is just the best!) Uva Bar (Great drinks, great people watching, great appetizers or light meals prepared in Catal's kitchen. This is our favorite stop almost every night during every trip.) We also enjoy the French Market, Rancho Del Zocalo and River Belle Terrace (another good breakfast stop.)
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Our FAVORITES: DCA (Grand Californian) - We only eat at White Water Snacks if over in that area. We used to like to go to Ariel's Groto, but don't go anymore since they switched it to the Princesses. My 13 year old prefers characters vs. Princesses. DL - Breakfast..always the Riverbelle, each day. Love the atmosphere over in NOS in the morning. Very peaceful. Lunch/Dinner (combined meal) - Pizza Port (hubby is BIG on pasta), French Market (love my stew bowls & salads), Plaza Inn (we can all split a meal they are so huge and get individual house salads) Other than that, we liked to go to Blue Bayou for dessert at least once. I love their chocolate mousse. Does anyone know if it is still available since they changed the menu????
Originally Posted By trekkeruss There is no chocolate mousse on the new Blue Bayou menu; only creme brulee, key lime pie, and a chocolate cookie ice cream sundae.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe NNNNOoooooooooooo....... Am I the only one that is devastated by the thought of Blue Bayou NOT having chocolate mousse? My daughter and I both loved it. It was our favorite. Thanks for the info trekkeruss. *sob*
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I'll break mine down my meals, lol! Breakfasts: ----------- 1. Storyteller's Buffet (GCH). Actually even off the menu is excellent. Unless we are with a big bunch of kids, we go here. I prefere it over Goofy's. Food is excellent. Asparagus and chiliquiles. Good stuff. 2. Carnation Cafe (DL). Quality breakfast and wonderful atmosphere. Brings back all my childhood memories of eating with my parents and sister. 3. RiverBelle (DL). Food is standard stuff but you can't beat the view of the Rivers of American and New Orleans Square. 4. Ralph Brennen's Jazz Kitchen (DTD). Either the beignets to the english muffin sandwich. Lunch: ------ 1. Carnation Cafe (DL). Potato soup and steak melt sandwich are both wonderful. 2. White Water Snacks (GCH). Best deal in the Resort and nice place to chill out with some peace and quite. 3. Bengal BBQ (DL). Skewers to die for. Asparagus wrapped in bacon and either of the beef. Mmmm,mmm good! Dinners: -------- 1. Plaza Inn (DL). Love the pasta or pot roast. 2. Cafe Orleans (DL). I wouldn't eat with kids, I think it's a bit overpriced but I think the food is a step up from average. 3. Pacific Wharf (DCA)> Bread bowls! Only place I can seem to get clam chowder that is HOT. 4. Tortilla Jo's (DTD). Best fun, not your normal Mexican homestyle cooking but tasty nevertheless. 5. Ralph Brennen's Jazz Kitchen (DTD). I think the food is delicious. 6. Catal's (DTD). Sometimes the service can be SLOW up excellent upscale dining. Places to hang out and get some munchies: ------------------------------- 1. Hearthstone Lounge (GCH). Couple secrets - go to White Water Snacks or Naples Pizza get some grub. Take to Hearthstone, order drinks and soak in the atmosphere. ;> 2. Uva Bar (DTD). Right smack in the middle of the action for people watching. Good drinks and appetizers from Catal. 3. ESPN Bar (DTD). Great place to catch up on sports scores while having a cold beverage. ;>
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 We loved the Rainforest Cafe' in DTD. I ordered the shrimp pizza thinking it was a small personal size serving and it was actually a (what I consider, anyway!) large pizza with 8 slices. I think the price was about $13 or $14. It tasted absolutely wonderful and since there was so much, everyone got to have a piece after finishing their meal. (My other family members thought it was delicious, also.) We decided that the next time we go, we will order two pizzas and the price will be very economical. The sodas were priced about the same as DL, but you get a very large glass, with refills included in the price. The service was wonderful and the atmosphere was fun, also.
