Originally Posted By Ella0618 I will be traveling solo to DL in November and would like to hear from others who have traveled solo to DL about their dining experiences. I would like to eat at some of the nicer restaurants, like Napa Rose, and was wondering if they treat solo diners with the same respect as groups. Also, is there any reason why I can't use the priority reservation system? Thanks in advance.
Originally Posted By Labuda No reason why you can't make PS for one. And, while I've never dined solo at DL, I *have* dined solo at WDW - including both Victoria & Albert's and the California Grill. Each time, I was treated with the utmost respect, and I'd even say that at V&A's, I was treated even better than I was when dining there with my husband a few years prior. Since Napa Rose is about the same tier as both V&A and the CG, I'd expect the same treatment there.
Originally Posted By cstephens If you're going to eat at Napa Rose, I highly recommend a counter seat. That way, you can watch the cooks, and the expediter and/or sous chefs might also come over and talk to you. /cs
Originally Posted By iDisney72 When we were at CG in Florida, there was a lady dining solo next to our table, and she seemed to be having the time of her life...it is all how you make it.
Originally Posted By tinks-lover I'm also travelling solo to DL in November from Australia, so this advice is very helpful. Thanks! I think I might try priority seating for my character breakfasts. Does anyone have any suggestions on which restaurant is best for character breakfasts when eating solo? I was thinking Goofy's Kitchen & PCH grill?
Originally Posted By Rsey103 Ella, I've dined alone at Napa Rose and enjoyed it very much. Have a nice time.
Originally Posted By cstephens tinks-lover wrote: > Does anyone have any suggestions on which restaurant is best for character breakfasts when eating solo? I was thinking Goofy's Kitchen & PCH grill? Depending on how much interaction you want, I'd actually suggest Storyteller's Cafe. I think they have the best food, and the character interaction is much more tame than at the other locations. /cs
Originally Posted By schnebs I can't swear to how applicable this is at Disneyland, but I know from talking to my fiancee that doing a priority seating for one at WDW can be a little tricky. In the past, she's called to make a PS for one, told there were none available, then called a few minutes later and asked for a PS for two and gotten it. Of course, there have been times we've called for a PS at both parks and told there was nothing available and then found there were lots of tables available for walk-ins, too. I guess the important point here is not to assume that if you can't get a PS that there's absolutely no seats at the restaurant where you want to eat.
Originally Posted By dlkozy Whatever you decide to do, please post a trip report so that we can hear how everything turned out!
Originally Posted By tinks-lover Wow! You are all so helpful. Sorry, me being a DL virgin - I don't know where "Napa Rose" is? ~ cstephens~ thanks for your valueable info, as I think I will enjoy 'storytellers cafe' better. I especially love chip 'n' dale as a posed to Lilo & Stich ( I think they are at PCH grill breakfast). ~schnebs~ Thanks for your advice about the Priority seating. I can rest a little bit more about my Disney dining now, as I was a bit worried how I was going to book PS from Australia. I like to see the restaurants first and pick on atmosphere and menu so I can enjoy the meal.. Thanks everyone! I will make a full report of my trip when I return.
Originally Posted By Ella0618 Thanks to everyone from me as well. I'll definitely post a trip report complete with a "dining experiences" report.
Originally Posted By jimminy44 I've dined alone at Hook's Pointe located in the Disneyland Hotel complex and also at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen. The service seems more attentive when I dine alone. Maybe it has to do with servers not wanting to interupt people in conversation. But when you are alone they seem to come up and ask if everything is going well. I like to address them by their name if I do have a request and it sometimes feels like they are my private server. The only problem I have is that, if there is no conversation, I resort to people watching while I am eating. Bringing reading materials or maps, etc. is always a good idea especially after the meal when coffee and desert are on the way.
